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JOAN DUCAR

Reno,NV

Summary

Dynamic RN with extensive experience in home care and hospital, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven ability to educate patients and families, ensuring effective discharge planning and promoting health maintenance. Skilled in IV therapy management and committed to delivering compassionate care in high-pressure environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Mobile Research Nurse

PCM Trials
Denver, CO
05.2025 - Current

Trained in both GCP and trial-specific procedures to provide high quality mobile visits for subjects enrolled in clinical trials. Provides a range of clinical services within the scope of my position, including source documentation completion and submission as required.

Set appointments with patients within the required appointment window. Complete home visits for clinical trial subjects. Work cooperatively with the PCM Trials Clinical Project Manager and site personnel to complete visits and submit accurate source documents in a timely manner.

RN

Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
09.2017 - 04.2025
  • Compassionate healthcare professional with many years of hospital and home care experience including pre op and discharge, oncology ,medsurg, home health infusion.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.

RN

Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
04.2004 - 09.2017
  • STAFF RN MED SURG UNIT
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.

RN

Renown Regional Medical Center
Reno, NV
05.2004 - 04.2007
  • RN STAFF NURSE

Education

Associate of Science - NURSING

Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Infection control
  • Discharge planning
  • Care coordination
  • Electronic medical records
  • Effective communication
  • Health promotion
  • Team collaboration
  • IV therapy management
  • Procedure preparations
  • Medication distribution
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient discharging
  • Cardiac monitors
  • Patient discharge

Certification

  • ACLS, PALS,BLS
  • RN LICENSE NEVADA

Timeline

Certified Mobile Research Nurse

PCM Trials
05.2025 - Current

RN

Renown Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 04.2025

RN

Renown Regional Medical Center
05.2004 - 04.2007

RN

Scripps Mercy Hospital
04.2004 - 09.2017

Associate of Science - NURSING

Parkland College