Jo Ellen Bretz

Background

Bretz, Jo Ellen was born on May 26, 1943 in Teutopolis, Illinois, United States.

Education

Diploma in nursing, St. John's Hospital School Nursing, Springfield, Illinois, 1964; Bachelor in Nursing, University of Illinois, Springfield, 1981; Master of Science in Health Superior vena cava syndrome Administration, St. Francis College, Joliet, Illinois, 1988.

Career

Staff medical nurse, St. John's Hospital, Springfield, 1964-1966; office nurse, Doctor G. Greening, Springfield, 1968; nursing instructor, St. John's Hospital School Nursing, Springfield, 1967-1985; nursing director medical-surgical, St. John's Hospital, Springfield, since 1985. Member of advisory board Capitol Area Vocational Licensed Practical Nurse Program, Springfield, since 1990, St. John's School Dietetics, Springfield, since 1992.

Achievements

• Jo Ellen Bretz has been listed as a noteworthy Nursing administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Program chairman St. Agnes Parents Club, Springfield, 1989-1992. Member parent network Sacred Heart Griffin H.S., Springfield, 1992-1996. Member Illinois Organisation Nurse Executives, Academy Med-Surgical Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocation: reading.

Connections

Daughter of d. Norbert Henry and Mary Clare (Schniederjan) Esker. Married John Michael Bretz, February 12, 1966. Children: Jean Marie, Julie Christine, Jaclyn Michelle.

Spouse:

John Michael Bretz

child:

Jean Marie Bretz

child:

Julie Christine Bretz

child:

Jaclyn Michelle Bretz