JOAN MACARANIAG
Conroe
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in delivering patient-centered care across diverse settings. Advocates for patient needs while facilitating communication among multidisciplinary teams. Strong focus on developing individualized care plans and improving patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Navigator- Radiation Oncology
St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
The Woodlands
06.2026 - Current
- Coordinated care plans for patients navigating complex healthcare needs.
- Facilitated communication between patients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
- Facilitated communication between providers, patients, and families throughout the treatment process.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical staff to enhance engagement.
- Promoted patient needs during care discussions within the healthcare system to promote their well-being.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and available resources for better understanding.
- Evaluated patient data to recommend appropriate interventions for improved outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans to address specific health challenges.
- Identified barriers to healthcare utilization and implemented strategies to enhance access and support.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN IV
St. Luke's The Woodlands
The Woodlands
02.2022 - 06.2026
- Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
- Monitored patients’ conditions and assessed needs to provide timely interventions and enhance recovery.
- Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Fostered supportive and compassionate environment, improving patient and family satisfaction during care.
- Delivered high-quality patient care according to specific physician orders, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Staff Nurse III
Levindale Hebrew and Geriatric Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills, and technical knowledge.
- Conducts and documents an initial and ongoing assessment and gathers data relevant to the patient’s/family individual needs.
- Develops and documents plans of care for selected patients.
- Implements, documents, and provides care and education based on plan of care.
- Evaluates and documents the outcomes of nursing practice.
- Provided safe, age-appropriate patient care, and acted as advisor and resource for patients and families within the patient care team.
- Updated charts, monitored medications, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
- Advised, supported, and led other members of the patient care team during scheduled shifts.
Staff Nurse II/III
Rashid Hospital Trauma Center
09.2006 - 09.2012
- Educates patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care to enhance long-term outcomes.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations to ensure efficient patient stabilization.
- Coordinates care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Coordinates care for up to 6 patients per shift in a busy neurosurgical setting with strict quality and cost constraints for optimal care delivery.
- Renders quality care to patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
- Administers medications, tracks dosages and documents responses to stay on top of changes in patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to streamline treatment preparation and interventions, enhancing continuum of care.
- Administers oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitors responses for emergent concerns.
- Communicates effectively with physicians and provides support during surgical procedures.
- Organizes and delegates tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Develops care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health Records patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
Staff Nurse I/II
The Medical City
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Obtains a comprehensive nursing history and physical examination.
- Monitored vital signs to identify significant deviations from normal ranges, ensuring timely interventions pre and post-surgery.
- Recognizes normal and abnormal findings (checking VS and use of other parameters like lab results, etc.).
- Developed individualized care plans for clients pre and post-surgery to address specific health needs.
- Prioritizes health and need problems.
- Carries out prescribed care with the application of nursing principles and other therapeutic regimens.
- Administers prescribed medicine.
- Establishes rapport and trust with the client, family, and significant others.
- Provides health teachings with respect to surgical procedures done.
- Provided and maintained safety measures in client care, ensuring privacy and compliance with healthcare standards pre and post-surgery.
- Managed the proper operation of IV pumps and feeding pumps to ensure effective patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University
Philippines03-2004
MSN – BSN - AGAC NP
Walden University
Minnesota02-2024
Nurse Refresher Course -
Community College of Baltimore County
Maryland01-2019
Skills
- Oncology treatment support
- Oncology nursing knowledge
- Patient care planning
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Patient assessments
- Patient education Patient engagement
- Care navigation
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Catheter and wound care
- Electronic charting
- EHR management
- Organization and planning
- Care team coordination
- Patient rights advocacy
- Care planning
- Care coordination
Accomplishments
Multiple Employee of the Month (2023, 2024-2025) recognition.
Good Samaritan Bronze Awardee (2024)
Certification
- Certified Nurse in Medical-Surgical (ANCC) – 2024
- Licensed RN – Philippines (2004)
- Washington (2018)
- Maryland (2020)
- Texas (2022)
- Basic Life Support Certified (2026)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (2026)
- Certified APRN in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AACN) - July 2026
Timeline
Nurse Navigator- Radiation Oncology
St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
06.2026 - Current
RN IV
St. Luke's The Woodlands
02.2022 - 06.2026
Staff Nurse III
Levindale Hebrew and Geriatric Center
03.2020 - 02.2022
Staff Nurse II/III
Rashid Hospital Trauma Center
09.2006 - 09.2012
Staff Nurse I/II
The Medical City
07.2004 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Centro Escolar University
MSN – BSN - AGAC NP
Walden University
Nurse Refresher Course -
Community College of Baltimore County