EPIC
Joan Derise
Broussard,LA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Air Force veteran and Registered Nurse with a proven track record in providing exceptional patient care, monitoring medications, and managing treatments. Demonstrates adaptability, resilience, and meticulous attention to detail, along with a wealth of clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Seeking to leverage 4+ years of nursing success into a Staff RN role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate
Work History
Staff RN
Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- 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.
- 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.
Cardiac Stepdown RN
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered high-quality, holistic care for patients with coronary artery disease, post-CABG/open heart surgeries, and other cardiovascular conditions
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, managed telemetry monitoring, and provided acute care for arrhythmias and myocardial infarctions
- Prepared patients for cardiac catheterizations and open-heart surgeries, monitored vital signs and lab values, and identified lethal rhythms
- Managed wound care, airway support, IV drips, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and anticoagulation therapy
- Educated patients and families about procedures, post-operative care, and lifestyle modifications
Telemetry RN
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with conditions such as CVA, pulmonary edema, MI, CHF, PE, and respiratory distress
- Assessed and monitored neurological status, including cognitive levels, of post-head injury patients
- Maintained intravenous lines and fluids, applied and managed various types of monitoring leads, and recognized and responded to lethal arrhythmias
- Documented nursing care and interventions using the Cerner electronic health record system
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA08.2019
Certificate - General Studies
Citrus College
Glendora, CA04.2016
Skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking capabilities
- Proficient in EPIC software
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Clinical judgment
- Perioperative nursing
- Cardiac care
- Diabetes management
- Telemetry monitoring
Affiliations
- American Nurse Association
Certification
- Cardiovascular Nursing Certification (RN-BC) - American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine. - 10/2026
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - (Compact) TX State Board of Nursing. - 9/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - 01/2027
- Basic Cardiac Life Support - 01/2027
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to patients in MedSurg/Tele/Stepdown environment.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursCompany CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsCareer advancementWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchQuote
All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.
Michael John Bobak
Software
Cerner
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Playing cards, board games and video games
Diamond painting, sketching, oil pastel and watercolor painting
Hiking trails, taking my kids to the park, going to the beach
Watching on-demand streaming services
Timeline
Staff RN
Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown RN
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2023
Telemetry RN
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
06.2020 - 05.2021
Certificate - General Studies
Citrus College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Personal Information
Title: Critical Care Nurse
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