Jo Anne Saunders

• Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
• Managed payroll and benefits administration to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Created a welcoming office environment by maintaining clean, organized spaces for staff use.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest standards of professionalism at all times.
• Coordinated events and meetings, resulting in seamless execution and positive attendee experiences.
• Managed hiring process from job posting to onboarding, ensuring top talent acquisition for key positions.
• Created new employee handbook.
• Improved communication between departments for better collaboration and problemsolving.
• Resolved financial discrepancies and customer billing issues with timely attention.
• Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
• Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing updated HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with business leaders to align HR objectives with strategic goals.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while processing HR paperwork and handling employee records.

• Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices in pre and post-operative care for better patient outcomes.
• Obtained and documented procedural consents.
• Prepared patients for surgery by conducting preoperative assessments and ensuring all required tests were completed in a timely manner.
• Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate records of patient progress and treatments administered.
• Administered medications accurately, following physician orders and monitoring for any adverse reactions.
• Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
• Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
• Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

providing holter monitor placement, ECG testing, performance of central line checks and dressing changes throughout hospital

• Accessed implanted ports and PICC lines with sterile technique
• Excellence in the insertion of peripheral IVs.
• Streamlined infusion procedures by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.
• Accurate efficient charting during and after patient care
• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, autoimmune disease, cancer, or heart and kidney problems.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to reduce the risk of infections in high-risk patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Conducted thorough assessments to identify early signs of complications or changes in clinical status, prompting appropriate interventions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
• Educated patients about their conditions, medications, treatments.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Streamlined the infusion process by effectively coordinating schedules with pharmacy and laboratory staff.
• Proactively identified potential issues with existing vascular access devices, resulting in reduced complications from early interventions.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing sterile instruments, trays, and supplies for various diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing expert care and monitoring during interventional radiology procedures.
• Exhibited strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during treatment procedures.
• Monitored patient vital signs and tolerance during conscious sedation procedures,
• Accurate assessment and documentation prior , during and post interventional radiological procedure.
• Performance of EKG with correct documentation and notification to physician with abnormal result.
• Placement of cardiac holter monitor with patient education given on discharge.
• Provided assistance to Cardiologist with stress and nuclear stress test by collectively obtaining vitals and injecting nuclear medication at precise time ordered.
• Reduced procedure times by efficiently coordinating with radiologists and other healthcare professionals during testing

• Advocated and collaborated with other health team members when a
• Expedited discharge planning by collaborating with physicians, anesthesiologist, radiologist, reducing hospital stays for patients.
• Advocated for patients with uncontrolled symptoms of nausea, vomiting and pain.
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
• Applied evidence-based practices within daily work routines to ensure high-quality post-operative care for all patients.
• Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate records of patient progress and treatments administered.
• Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
• Helped patient stand, change dressings and use restroom facility to complete discharge process.
• Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.

• Responsibilities include: perform multiple roles in throughout the Emergency Department to include triage nurse, floor nurse and, provide excellent patient care in an efficient and cost effective manner, vital monitoring, immediately notifying physicians of patient status changes, complete head to toe patient assessment with focus on acute illness, medication administration, providing intravenous access, central line access, lab draws, assisting physicians with bedside sterile procedures, radiology procedures, intubation procedures and sedation procedures, accurate documentation by EMR and flow sheets, collaboration with other health professionals, providing care plans for patients who will be inpatient admissions, contacting hospital resources to arrange outpatient testing, assisting with stabilization of critical patients who require facility transfer, providing accurate documentation of charges incurred by patients while being treated in the Emergency Department

• Responsibilities include: Coordinate and collaborate patient care through multifaceted disciplinary levels in Virginia’s first household model, lead and educate nursing staff about patient care, chart audits, resolve patient care discrepancies with MDS coordinator, set up transportation for residents, provide accurate and specific documentation of admission assessments, daily skilled assessments, and wound care, provide scheduling for nursing staff and certified nursing assistance, provide accurate and specific data for monthly infection and wound control reports

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
• Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
• Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assessed and triaged patients with protocol
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
• Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
• Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
• Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Delivered efficient emergency department operations by implementing effective triage protocol while determining severity of injuries and illnesses.