Joan Alfano
PORTLAND,OR
Summary
Motivated Wellness Nurse committed to providing skilled care thanks to a career spanning 28 years. Dedicated to helping patients manage pain and chronic conditions with both medication and holistic techniques.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Nurse
Farmington Square Beaverton
Beaverton, OR
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted with care plans care plans for each Resident based upon his/her care needs.
- Cared for patients at 55-resident assisted living facility and memory care facilities.
- Managed infection control independently per State guidelines.
- Assessments: change of conditions, weight, skin and fall.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and welfare of the Residents.
INDEPENDENT RN
TELECARE, MEN’S GROUP HOME
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Document health/behavior administer medications
ADMISSIONS & STAFF RN
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Cedar hills hospital
- Staff rn - crisis substance abuse units
- Admissions RN
ENDOSCOPY STAFF NURSE
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENTS MEDICAL CENTER
06.2006 - 09.2018
- Proficient in creating and initiating new processes which increased efficiency and decreased cost within the unit
- Providing pre/post and intraop for endoscopic procedures, assisting physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; Including GI and pulmonary cases, and pain management procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and teams to ensure quality and continuity with patient care, address patient and family concerns with compassion and respect
- Patient and tactful, ability to both listen and direct well
- Mentor new nurses; training on endoscopic procedures, EMR (EPIC), and time management efficiency
- Welcoming of all ethnic and cultural diversities.
STAFF NURSE
AESTHETIC BREAST AND COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER
Portland, OR
02.2005 - 05.2006
- Provided pre/post-operative care, assisting surgeons with procedures, and treating patients during their recovery
- Assisted with after care visits
- Responsible for the medical inventory
- Performed Chart audits.
Education
BLS – CURRENT -
2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA04.1994
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ASSOCIATE OF NURSING, COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
1994
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Care Coordination Resident Condition Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Test Interpretations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control Process Coordination
Timeline
Wellness Nurse
Farmington Square Beaverton
03.2021 - 02.2022
INDEPENDENT RN
TELECARE, MEN’S GROUP HOME
07.2019 - 02.2020
ADMISSIONS & STAFF RN
12.2018 - 04.2019
ENDOSCOPY STAFF NURSE
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENTS MEDICAL CENTER
06.2006 - 09.2018
STAFF NURSE
AESTHETIC BREAST AND COSMETIC SURGERY CENTER
02.2005 - 05.2006
BLS – CURRENT -
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
College of The Canyons
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ASSOCIATE OF NURSING, COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS
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