Joan Enofe
Baldwin
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center / School Nursing with Department of Health, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Adept at implementing evidence-based interventions, fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, and supporting families during critical healthcare decisions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
80-45 Winchester Blvd #19, Queens Village, NY 1142
03.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
NYCDHMHOSH
New, NY
02.2018 - Current
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate health records.
- Participated in patient care planning by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing University of Benin Teaching Hos
Nigeria03-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
NYCDHMHOSH
02.2018 - Current
Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing University of Benin Teaching Hos