Joan Brody
Registered Nurse
Weston,FL
Summary
Focused Occupational Health Nurse proudly offering more than 20 years' expertise conducting screenings and introducing wellness initiatives. A supportive force for employees and a valuable resource for companies.
Knowledgeable Occupational Health Nurse possessing experience in creating and implementing early intervention health programs. Promoting exemplary decision-making, reporting and relationship building skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Multi-Site Lead; Nurse Manager
Johnson & Johnson, Medical Devices
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
05.2000 - 02.2021
- Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
- Built productive relationships with vendors and on-site providers.
- Built strong relationships with health services team to promote health, wellness and available services.
- Provided tips and advice for lifestyle changes and healthy living.
- Performed biometric screenings providing feedback on results and instructing employee in the many J&J benefits available to them.
- Provided occupational health nursing services to ~500 employees at various J&J manufacturing companies/offices in the So Florida area
- Emergency care, injury/illness management, Workers' compensation claim management
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Mederi Home Health
Broward County, Florida
01.1988 - 08.1999
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Acted as resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and families for clinical issues and concerns.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Visiting Nurse Association Of Dade County
Miami, FL
10.1979 - 05.1984
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Visiting Nurse
Visiting Nurse Assocation Of Union County
Elizabeth, NJ
09.1976 - 08.1979
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Furnished basic patient care by helping patients move in and out of bed and assisting with bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assessed home situations of patients to recommend parameters to best meet identified needs.
- Implemented patient-specific interventions to decrease risk of disease exacerbation.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN, Medical-Surgical
JFK Medical Center
Edison , New Jersey
09.1974 - 09.1976
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managemedical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA05.1974
Skills
- Employee Needs Assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Preventive Healthcare
- First Aid
- Staff leadership and supervision
- Remote staff management
Timeline
Multi-Site Lead; Nurse Manager
Johnson & Johnson, Medical Devices
05.2000 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Mederi Home Health
01.1988 - 08.1999
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Visiting Nurse Association Of Dade County
10.1979 - 05.1984
Visiting Nurse
Visiting Nurse Assocation Of Union County
09.1976 - 08.1979
RN, Medical-Surgical
JFK Medical Center
09.1974 - 09.1976
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misericordia University
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