Christopher Wojnar, Msn, Apnp, Pmhnp-Bc Email & Phone Number

As the Founder and CEO of Empowered Psychiatric Solutions (EPS), I lead a mission-driven organization focused on empowering mental health and suicide prevention. EPS was created to be more than a mental health service—it’s a safe, empathetic space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered to thrive.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Shaping the vision and mission of EPS, with a focus on innovative mental health and suicide prevention solutions.Program Development: Designing resilience-focused, evidence-based programs to support individuals and healthcare teams, particularly in the areas of mental health and psychological safety.Consulting and Speaking: Providing consulting services and keynote presentations on suicide prevention and workplace well-being, partnering with healthcare organizations and businesses.Successes:EPS Launch: Successfully launched EPS, creating a trusted brand known for empathetic, trauma-informed approaches.Program Implementation: Developed programs addressing burnout and enhancing mental resilience, tailored for healthcare professionals.Recognized Leader: Achieved recognition as a thought leader in mental health, with roles on local, state, and national suicide prevention boards.Key Experiences:Leveraging personal and professional insights to shape EPS’s trauma-informed approach, fostering resilience and recovery.Building partnerships with healthcare systems to create impactful mental health initiatives.Promoting the voices of lived experience in mental health, reducing stigma, and inspiring change.Empowered Psychiatric Solutions is committed to creating a brighter future for mental health. Learn more at www.empoweredpsychsolutions.com.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Delivered expert nursing care to critically ill, high-acuity patients at Wisconsin’s largest hospital (938 beds, 2,000 nurses, 87 specialties), leveraging advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, and collaborative teamwork.Spearheaded initiatives to enhance mental health support and workplace well-being, including leadership roles on the Well-being Committee and the Midwest Zero Suicide Steering Committee, fostering resilience, staff retention, and suicide prevention strategies.Championed peer support as a Together As One Peer Support Ambassador, creating a culture of empathy and shared lived experience to address workplace challenges and improve morale.Directed professional development efforts as a Past Site Nursing Professional Development Council Chair, focusing on skill-building, career advancement, and nurse empowerment.Advocated for shared decision-making and nurse engagement through active participation in site-based Shared Governance Councils, ensuring the integration of frontline perspectives into organizational strategies.Cultivated a reputation for building strong, trust-based relationships, promoting self-care, and being a positive, supportive team player in high-pressure environments.

- Led strategic initiatives to enhance professional growth, mental health well-being, and career development for a workforce of 22,000 nurses across Advocate Health's Midwest region, fostering a culture of recognition, resilience, and lifelong learning.- Directed comprehensive programs including specialty certification, continued education, competency development, career advancement pathways, and academic affiliations to empower nursing excellence and align with organizational goals.- Oversaw engagement and collaboration with a council of 60 nurses and clinical nurse Site Chairs, facilitating shared decision-making, accountability, and effective communication to drive impactful outcomes for staff, patients, and the nursing profession.- Designed and implemented strategies to integrate mental health and well-being into professional development programs, leveraging lived experience to connect authentically with staff and build a supportive workforce culture.- Championed innovative recognition programs like the DAISY Award to elevate the nursing profession and promote staff engagement and retention.- Developed and executed high-impact initiatives that balanced organizational priorities with the lived experiences of nursing staff, ensuring meaningful participation in decision-making processes and sustainable improvements.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Delivered patient-centered surgical care at Milwaukee’s premier Level One Trauma Center, ensuring exceptional outcomes and compassionate support for individuals undergoing complex surgical interventions.Fostered a culture of mental health awareness and resilience within Surgical Services by implementing the Supporting Our Staff Peer Support Program, empowering staff to navigate workplace challenges through empathy and shared experience.Certified Tier 2 Peer Supporter, providing specialized support to colleagues, promoting psychological safety, and reinforcing the importance of self-care and team well-being.Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team across surgical specialties—including Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Trauma, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, and Minor Procedures—to deliver seamless, high-quality care and optimal patient experiences.Leveraged adaptability and expertise in surgical nursing to respond to the needs of diverse specialties, demonstrating flexibility, critical thinking, and a commitment to excellence.Championed team engagement and communication, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering an environment of support and collaboration within a high-stakes clinical setting.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Practicing as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room while under the supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse.

Demonstrating specialized skills in Surgical Services, Spinal Cord Injury, and Post Anesthesia Recovery.

• Premier off-premise distribution partner of RedBull Energy Drink.• Distribution of a portfolio of non-alcoholic beverages: V8, Nesquik Milk, Nicolet/WaterJoe, Arizona Tea, Stewarts Soda, Berghoff Soda, Main St. Cafe, Calypso Juice, Cabana Lemonade, Claire Baie Flavored Water, Klarbrunn Vita Ice, BlackBear Soda, Kellogg's Special K, Tropical Fantasy, Izze, etc.• Effectively manage 80 to 90 accounts.• Maintain open communication with direct supervisors, sales representatives and peers.• Represent General Beverage Sales Company by providing a superior level of service to all of my customers.• Exceed sales goals and execute with excellence.

Greater Milwaukee Area

- Led a team of five representatives; developing, motivating, and coaching.- Consistently exceeded 100% sales goal quarterly.- Provided training and instructional leadership to five representatives.- Participated in numerous networking endeavors to build relationships with local businesses; Miller Park Brewers Game, Delafield Chamber of Commerce, Business After Five, and Tri-City Annual Golf Outing.

Greater Milwaukee Area

- Transporting and/or assisting in the transport of surgical/non-surgical patients.- Assisting surgical medical staff with the positioning of patients, delivery of surgical equipment/case carts, and the transport of specimens.- Collaboratively working with the Same Day Surgery Department personnel to check in patients and prepare surgical holding rooms.

Msn, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society - Phi Pi Chapter

Associate Degree In Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, 3.99

Activities and Societies: National Student Nurses’ Association, Mentor

Associate Of Science - As, Fire Science