Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nursing-Practice Innovation
University of Wisconsin Hospital/UW Health
Jennifer M. Paquette is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, with 17 years of experience as a registered nurse. Board certified as both a Certified Post Anesthesia (CPAN) and Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) nurse, she plays a key leadership role in advancing nursing practice, patient safety, and perioperative care across the organization.
With extensive experience in surgical services, Jen leads quality improvement initiatives that promote clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and interprofessional collaboration. Her work focuses on optimizing systems of care, including surgical workflows, perianesthesia nursing practices, and evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes. She is especially passionate about standardizing nursing practice and supporting clinical decision-making that is both consistent and responsive to the unique needs of individual patients.