Joan Eisenbacher LPN

Delivered nursing support to adolescents in residential mental health treatment facility, including clients with substance use disorders. Managed admission tasks, routine drug screening, monitoring, and care for minor injuries and medical complaints. Tracked medication side effects and completed screenings as needed, including AIMS and CIWA assessments. Coordinated in-person and telehealth visits with medical and psychiatric providers and partnered with clinical team to support best client outcomes.

Delivered nursing care for male clients in Focus 12 substance use recovery program while supporting admission workflow. Performed intake assessments and admission orders to support timely client placement. Coordinated external care needs, including medical and dental appointments, to support continuity of care. Oversaw medication management and monitored clients for withdrawal symptoms. Partnered with therapists and social workers on care planning, drug testing, and discharge preparation.

Provided intermittent daytime respite care for adults 18 and older. Supported care and supervision in a home setting or a client residence.

Performed covid curbside testing by managing patient screening, specimen collection process, and service flow.

Completed student COVID-19 screening procedures on college campuses at St. Johns and St. Bens in St. Joseph, MN.

Supported patient care in busy internal medicine clinic with Dr. Stephen Reichl. Handled phone triage and rooming to help keep clinic flow smooth. Assisted with minor procedures and prescription refills to support timely care delivery.

Provided comprehensive total patient care in an acute care setting across Surgical Care Unit, Medical Unit, and Oncology Unit for clients undergoing surgical procedures and managing acute and chronic medical conditions and cancer-related diagnoses.

Supported patient care in clinic setting. Assisted provider with minor procedures. Assisted provider during cardiac stress testing. Completed rooming, phone triage, medication refill requests, and client referral coordination. Rotated through urgent care department. Built experience across women’s health, OB, pediatrics, allergy and asthma management, and general practice.