JOAN A. ACOSTA, RN-BSN
Stockton
Summary
Dedicated RN with proven expertise in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented and responsive, skilled in both routine care and emergency response. Multi-year track record in delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant IP/QAPI Nurse
Crestwood Manor Behavioral Health
Stockton
04.2025 - Current
- Assist IP with routine monthly observations
- Assist IP nurse with skills checks
- Follow up with vaccine consents for new admits (PNA, Influenza, Covid)
- Prepare for Annual Influenza vaccine administration of all residents.
- Run weekly summary weight reports on Mondays.
- Perform audits to ensure meeting the requirements for plan of corrections.Provide findings from audits during monthly QAPI meetings.
- New admission audits.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
St.Joseph's Medical Center
1800 N California St, Stockton
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Assessed and monitored assigned patients for changes in condition and responses to treatments.
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Provided direct patient care and nursing assessment to critically ill patients.
- Participated in code blue events providing advanced cardiac life support measures as needed.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, medications, and interventions; monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient condition.
- Responded promptly to alarms and alerts from telemetry systems.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Monitored intravenous infusion therapy, including calculating drug dosages, setting up IV pumps, and troubleshooting when necessary.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
MDS- Registered Nurse
Crestwood Manor Behavioral Health
Stockton
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Observe, document and help manage resident's behavior to ensure physical safety at all points.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assists patients with diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, eating disorders, conversion disorder and borderline personality disorder.
- Addressed resident's care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitor and support the well being of adult patients at this behavioral setting.
- Administered prescribed medications to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wagner Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Stockton
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids
- Knowledge of the admission process and discharge plans of the residents
- Provided skilled and long term nursing quality care and worked with families and residents to meet rehabilitation goals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden living Center- Chateau
Stockton
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices and (mechanical lifts) equipment to transport patients.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
San Fernando City, La Union Philippines04-2008
Skills
- Fluent in English, Tagalog and Ilocano
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Behavioral health support
- Care plan implementation
Certification
- Active Registered Nurse License: Expiration: (June 30, 2028)
- CPR certified: Expiration (September 30, 2027)
Experience
["Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses"]
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint )
- Computer charting (Point Click Care)
Timeline
Assistant IP/QAPI Nurse
Crestwood Manor Behavioral Health
04.2025 - Current
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
St.Joseph's Medical Center
11.2023 - 12.2024
MDS- Registered Nurse
Crestwood Manor Behavioral Health
04.2018 - 11.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Wagner Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2014 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden living Center- Chateau
12.2012 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE