JOAN STEVENSON
Bowling Green,Kentucky
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with ICU experience. Have managed critical care patients, delivered intensive therapeutic interventions, and fostered communication between interdisciplinary medical teams. Possess strong clinical skills enhanced by ability to build rapport with patients and their families. Committed to best-in-class patient care and teamwork.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS WEST
NASHVILLE , TENNESSEE
1989.10 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for new RN staff members by providing orientation on unit protocols and standards of practice.
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including delegating tasks to other staff members.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate, and high acuity advanced therapies including LVAD, ECMO, IABP, CRRT and ventilated patients.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
- Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult diagnoses or life-threatening illnesses.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
- Implemented advanced life support techniques and interventions during emergency situations to stabilize patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN1989-05
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Ventilator management
- Ethical Practice
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
Certification
ACLS, BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN, ICU
ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS WEST
1989.10 - Current
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Austin Peay State University
ACLS, BLS
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