Joan Debnam
Raleigh,North Carolina
Summary
Proactive Staff Nurse with extensive experience in medication administration, wound care, and patient assessment. Proven success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based care and improve patient outcomes. Strong skills in patient education, infection control, and mentoring new nursing staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Bellarose Nursing and Rehab
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
LPN Unit Manager
Sunnybrook Rehab Center
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing both day-to-day operations as well as responding effectively during emergency situations within the unit.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized nursing plans.
- Collaborated with physicians on treatment planning, adjusting care as needed based on individual patient needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in daily nursing tasks to optimize patient health outcomes.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining proper infection control standards.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other clinical indicators.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among staff through clear expectations and open communication channels for feedback exchange.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing strict medication administration protocols.
- Improved staff efficiency by conducting ongoing training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Assisted in the development and review of policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for LPN unit ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Streamlined communication between staff and family members to provide consistent updates on patient progress.
LPN Unit Manager
Wellington Nursing and Rehab
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians on treatment planning, adjusting care as needed based on individual patient needs.
- Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining proper infection control standards.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed LPN unit operations, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Mentored new LPN hires, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to growth and development.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among staff through clear expectations and open communication channels for feedback exchange.
- Streamlined communication between staff and family members to provide consistent updates on patient progress.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing strict medication administration protocols.
- Monitored quality of care provided in the unit, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
- Improved staff efficiency by conducting ongoing training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Participated actively in interdisciplinary meetings discussing treatment options that best suit the unique needs of each patient leading towards improved outcomes.
- Developed rapport with patients and their families providing emotional support during difficult times thereby creating an atmosphere conducive for healing.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Craven Communitive College
New Bern, NC06-1976
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Infection control measures
- Specimen Collection
- Disease Prevention
- Surgical Nursing
- Geriatric Nursing
- Intake and discharge
- Rehabilitation Nursing
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- [State] Driver's License
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Bellarose Nursing and Rehab
02.2024 - Current
LPN Unit Manager
Sunnybrook Rehab Center
10.2022 - 01.2024
LPN Unit Manager
Wellington Nursing and Rehab
05.2021 - 10.2022
LPN - Practical Nursing
Craven Communitive College
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