Joan Hartsfield
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with 15 years of experience delivering quality healthcare in high-volume settings. Recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Proficient in patient assessment, emergency response, and medical documentation, with expertise in acute, subacute, and palliative care, showcasing outstanding critical thinking and compassionate patient advocacy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
04.2016 - Current
- Assess, monitor, and manage critically ill patients.
- Maintain ventilators, CRRT, Impellas, EKOS, intra-aortic balloon pumps, ECGs, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, and lumbar drains.
- Preserve hemodynamic sustainability through the titration of vasoactive medications.
- Interpret electrocardiograms to identify cardiac abnormalities.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to make timely, accurate clinical decisions.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide exceptional care, and accurate, consistent communication to patients and families.
- Maintain meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
Clinic Nurse to Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Baptist Medical Group
Memphis, TN
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Compiled detailed medical data and produced comprehensive office visit notes.
- Coordinated scheduling of diagnostic tests, preoperative consultations, and surgical procedures.
- Managed incoming and outgoing referrals.
- Participated in patient clinic appointments.
- Served as a central contact for patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation according to clinic standards.
- Assisted in the development of quality improvement initiatives within the clinic setting.
- Educated patients and families on medications and treatment instructions to promote understanding and adherence.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Coordinator
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted objective and subjective health assessments for accurate patient evaluation.
- Scheduled diagnostic tests, preoperative consultations, and valve replacement procedures.
- Presented assessment and diagnostic data in weekly TAVR team meetings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to create individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment options, preoperative instructions, and postoperative care.
- Served as the primary contact for patients, families, and healthcare team members to facilitate communication.
- Maintained patient records, tracked outcomes, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives.
- Participated in postoperative clinic appointments.
Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
06.2010 - 04.2016
- Performed assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided direct patient care under the established standards of practice, policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and revise treatment plans based on the patient's individualized needs and assessment findings.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and provided appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments, self-care techniques, and discharge planning needs.
- Facilitated home care transition by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Case Manager
Crossroads Hospice
Memphis, TN
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Provided case management services, including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
- Developed individualized care plans to ensure a dignified and comfortable death.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care and education to patients and their families.
- Conducted weekly home visits to monitor patient progress, assess living conditions, and determine support needs.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to secure necessary services and support.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services, and other agencies to meet client needs.
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment needs.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
Pre/Post-Operative Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Conducted comprehensive history and physical assessments.
- Performed pre-anesthesia evaluation and education.
- Interpreted and communicated diagnostic tests and lab results to the multidisciplinary team.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition.
- Discharged patients to home when all postoperative criteria were met.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
Hospital Rounding Nurse
Stern Cardiovascular Foundation
Memphis, TN
05.2013 - 03.2014
- Compiled, organized, and documented patient data to direct medical treatment.
- Assisted physicians with hospital inpatient rounds.
- Conducted history and physical assessments for new patient consultations.
- Communicated the plan of care to members of the interdisciplinary team.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TNBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
- 10 years of experience documenting in the Epic EHR system
- Expertise in conducting comprehensive health assessments
- Competent in the development and implementation of patient-centered care plans
- Proficient in caring for patients with multiple comorbidities: hypertension, diabetes, CAD, CHF, COPD, atrial fibrillation, etc
- Skilled in high-risk medication management: norepinephrine, epinephrine, dobutamine, milrinone, dopamine, epoprostenol, treprostinil, etc
- Qualified to manage CRRT, EKOS, Impella, lumbar drain, ventilator, pulmonary artery catheter, arterial line, and central venous catheter
- Trained in ECG interpretation and dysrhythmia management
- Adept in the care and education of patients with diverse backgrounds
- Practiced in collaborative care
- Pediatric health, women's health, and adult health clinical experience
Certification
- Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Tennessee Board of Nursing
- Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-BC, American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Tennessee Board of Nursing
- BLS/ACLS certification, American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Certification
Accomplishments
- Nursing Excellence award, Baptist Memorial Hospital, 2015
- Daisy Award nomination, Baptist Memorial Hospital, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025
Hospital Service
Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN
- Hemodynamic Monitoring Training Instructor
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- CLABSI Quality Improvement Project
- N-95 Mask Fit Test Expert
References
- Kristin Quinn, RN-BSN, CVICU nurse manager, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Kristen.Quinn@BMHCC.org, 901-262-6878
- Dr. John Craig, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, The Chattanooga Heart Institute, 901-351-2837
- Dr. David Iansmith, Adult Health clinical preceptor, Consolidated Medical Practice, 901-524-7329
- Dr. Lusia Filetti, Women's Health Clinical Preceptor, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Lusia.Filetti@BMHCC.org, 313-910-0695
Timeline
Clinic Nurse to Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Baptist Medical Group
08.2020 - 04.2021
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Coordinator
Baptist Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2020
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - Current
Case Manager
Crossroads Hospice
04.2014 - 11.2014
Pre/Post-Operative Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
05.2013 - 04.2014
Hospital Rounding Nurse
Stern Cardiovascular Foundation
05.2013 - 03.2014
Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2010 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Carson-Newman University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis
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