Jenean Ehlers, RN, CLNC

Jenean Ehlers, R.N., CLNC, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the Nursing field. Ehlers’ professional title is Registered Nurse/Nurse Manager/County Health Nurse at Cedar County Memorial Hospital. She brings expertise in nursing and legal nurse consulting, as well as 35 years of field experience, to her role. “In 35-plus years, I have taught classes on CPR, Lamaze, arthritic exercise and wellness,” Ehlers said. “In 1986, I was responsible to start a cardiopulmonary rehab program, and was a working manager. I have been responsible for writing policies and procedures as well as policy and procedure review. I am currently responsible for nurse aide education, health assessments and evaluation of performance, as well as immunization administration and ordering.”

Additionally, Ehlers utilizes skills in acute care, public health, emergency medicine and patient safety. Ehlers earned her Nursing Diploma and Registered Nursing designation from the Burge School of Nursing. She also holds a number of certifications, including: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation certified by Hammon’s Heart Institute in Springfield, Missouri; Certified Legal Nurse Consultant by Vickie Milazzo Institute (2015); Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician by Safekids Worldwide; Certified P.A.C.E. Instructor/Arthritic Exercise; and she is certified in St. John’s Arthritic Exercise Class.

 

To further her professional development, Ehlers is a member of the National Association of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants and the International Nurses Association. In recognition of her outstanding accomplishments and service to Cedar County Memorial Hospital, she was awarded the hospital’s 35-Year Pin, marking three and a half decades of continuous and exceptional service. When not working, Ehlers enjoys spending time with her husband, four children and six grandchildren. quilting, sewing, gardening/farming, cooking and is also a beekeeper. She also started a farmers market in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. “I have a passion for helping those in need,” Ehlers said. “Our community needed an organized farmers market. In 2012, with the help of one other person, I co-wrote a federal grant for the startup of a local farmers market. It is growing and the community has access to fresh fruits and vegetables from the end of March to the week before Thanksgiving.” For more information, visit www.ccmh.co.