Joan McLemore
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Proven expertise in medication administration and patient assessments, enhancing care quality and patient satisfaction. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering holistic, patient-centered care.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical andemotional care.
Obstretic Nurse
Davis Regional Medical Center
03.2014 - 08.2022
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
OB Travel Nurse
Trinity Travel Nurse Co.
01.2006 - 03.2014
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Education
Diploma Nurse - General Nursing Studies
Mercy Hospital
Charlotte, NC08-1965
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Vaccine administration
- EMR / EHR
- Staff supervision
- Chest pain management
- Administering immunizations
- Health screening
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-term care
- Case management
- Geriatric nursing
- Mobility assistance
- Palliative care awareness
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Medical records management
- Managing deadlines
- Mental health nursing
- Preventive health
- Seizure management
- Feeding assistance
- Appointment scheduling
- Call triaging
- Home health care
- Supply restocking
- Home care
- Setting up referrals
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Licensed RN
- Surgical care
- Wound management
Certification
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe] Obstretic nurse 60 yrs
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]Registered Nurse 60 yrs.
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]Registered Nurse
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Additional Information
I am interested in returning to the workforce part time. I am independently living.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 03.2025
Obstretic Nurse
Davis Regional Medical Center
03.2014 - 08.2022
OB Travel Nurse
Trinity Travel Nurse Co.
01.2006 - 03.2014
Diploma Nurse - General Nursing Studies
Mercy Hospital