Joan Lehr
Registered Nurse
Lindsay,NE
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional of 30+ years offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager/Infection Control Practitioner
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Floor staff nurse, caring for patients needs, medication pass, care plans and physicians orders, lab draws.
Registered Nurse/MDS Coordinator
Brookestone Acres
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Floor nurse working with residents, patient care, medication pass, physician orders, lab draws.
Registered Nurse
Emerald Rehab And Nursing
09.2016 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Columbus Community Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
College of Saint Mary
Omaha, NE05.1991
High School Diploma -
Lindsay Holy Family Catholic School
Lindsay, NE05.1989
Skills
- Quality Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Care Assessment
- Multitasking and Organization
- Care Delivery
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Discharge Planning
- Care Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Quality Improvement
Timeline
Nurse Manager/Infection Control Practitioner
Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/MDS Coordinator
Brookestone Acres
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Emerald Rehab And Nursing
09.2016 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Columbus Community Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
College of Saint Mary
High School Diploma -
Lindsay Holy Family Catholic School
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