Joan Teems

Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes, minimizing delays and improving overall satisfaction.

Collaborated with other healthcare professionals effectively, ensuring seamless coordination between departments during patient transfers or consultations.

• Maintained high-quality nursing care with thorough monitoring of patient needs and progress.
• Served as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring their needs were met throughout their healthcare journey.
• Assessed the effectiveness of infection control measures routinely, making recommendations for improvements when needed.
• Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies closely, ordering necessary items promptly to prevent shortages.
• Promoted a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among team members and boosting morale.
• Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.

• Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
• Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
• Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
• Accompanied students and parents to psychiatric and medical appointments.
• Provided health instruction as requested in classrooms K-12.
• Participated in IEP meeting providing feedback on effectiveness of student medications.
• Monitored wellness of students, assisted students with diabetic monitoring and insulin.
• Educated staff, parents/guardians, and students on health hygiene, Covid, flu, and colds.
• Behavior Interventions: trained staff in the prevention and management of aggressive behaviors.
• Trauma and effects on children/adolescents.

• Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing challenging situations with patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.