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Joan Patterson

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Chief of Nursing

Thrive of Fox Valley
Aurora, Ill
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided guidance, mentorship, and support to newly hired nurses.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care issues.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to nursing practice.
  • Developed educational materials for nursing staff on various topics related to quality improvement initiatives.
  • Facilitated monthly meetings with nursing staff to review changes in policies, procedures, or standards of care.
  • Trained new nurses on proper documentation techniques according to established protocols.
  • Reviewed incident reports involving nursing staff members for accuracy and completeness.
  • Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding quality of care issues.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

MDS Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Educator

Thrive of Fox Valley
Aurora, Ill
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Interpreted physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them electronically into the MDS system.
  • Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
  • Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
  • Researched new developments in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies related to long-term care facilities.
  • Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.

Patient Care Coordinator

Alden Estates Of Barrington
Barrington, Illinois
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Provided ongoing communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers regarding treatment plans and progress.
  • Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, height, weight.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate the physical condition of patients prior to admission or discharge from hospital or clinic setting.
  • Assisted physicians in performing various procedures related to patient care needs.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed orders and monitored effects on the patient's condition.
  • Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient centered care.
  • Troubleshot and resolved complex customer service issues to enhance patient and family experience.
  • Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees.
  • Assured regulatory compliance and professionalism across patient service.

Wound Care Quality Assurance Nurse

Alden Management Services
Chicago, IL
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Organised and facilitated the repatriation process for those in need of assistance abroad.
  • Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
  • Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
  • Provided education to patients and families on wound care management techniques.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
  • Instructed nursing staff on proper documentation related to wound care treatments.
  • Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Developed individualized patient-care plans based upon assessment findings.
  • Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
  • Ordered laboratory tests as needed for diagnosis of underlying conditions that may affect wound healing processes.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to patients dealing with chronic or debilitating illnesses resulting from their wounds.
  • Reviewed medical charts for accuracy and completeness regarding current wound status and interventions performed.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control policies when providing direct patient care.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings related to development of effective treatment plans.
  • Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
  • Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
  • Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
  • Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL

Licensed Practical Nursel - Practical Nursing

Omega Technical School
Evanston

Skills

  • Operational Reporting
  • Interdepartmental Coordination
  • Service Delivery Management
  • Policy Implementation

Certification

  • Illinois, Licensed Practical Nurse, #043.105455
  • Illinois, Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Assistant Chief of Nursing

Thrive of Fox Valley
01.2024 - Current

MDS Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Educator

Thrive of Fox Valley
02.2023 - 01.2024

Patient Care Coordinator

Alden Estates Of Barrington
05.2021 - 01.2023

Wound Care Quality Assurance Nurse

Alden Management Services
05.2020 - 05.2021

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

William Rainey Harper College

Licensed Practical Nursel - Practical Nursing

Omega Technical School

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