Joanie Meert
Rockvale,Tn
Summary
Compassionionate, detailed oriented registered nurse with 12+years of experience across multiple hospital and clinic settings. Frequently recognized for providing top quality, efficient care while interacting positively with both patients and peers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tristar Southern Hills Advanced Wound Care Center
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2019 - Current
- Conducted detailed assessment and documentation of wound metrics and healing progress.
- Administered wound care treatments using advanced techniques
- Educated patients and families on wound care techniques and best practices.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new staff RNs from multiple HCA wound care clinics on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Cultivated strong relationships with my patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Committed to providing equitable, high quality care to every patient regardless of background or circumstances.
- Frequently recognized by peers and management for outstanding work ethic and compassionate patient care.
Registered nurse
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville
01.2013 - 11.2014
- Provided high quality bedside care to a diverse patient population throughout the hospital including Neuro Intensive Care, Critical Care, and all the Medical/Surgical floors.
- Demonstrated resilience by maintaining professionalism despite constantly changing work environments.
- Fostered a positive work culture by assisting colleagues to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care
- Collaborated with doctors, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Registered nurse
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville
10.2008 - 06.2011
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols.
- Consistently selected to care for the highest acuity patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and/or family through active listening, empathy and compassion.
Registered nurse
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
Smyrna, Tennessee
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Managed a heavy caseload of patients, consistently facilitating admissions and discharges, without compromising care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Proficient in prioritizing care for a diverse patient load.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 08.2000 - 12/2006
Skills
- Wound care management
- Infection control protocols
- Patient education
- Team training and mentoring
- Time management
- Emotional support provision
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining privacy
- Precepting
- Compassion and empathy
Certifications
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Expires April 2027
- Acute Cardiovascular Life Support for Healthcare Providers Expired June 2015
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tristar Southern Hills Advanced Wound Care Center
04.2019 - Current
Registered nurse
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
01.2013 - 11.2014
Registered nurse
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
10.2008 - 06.2011
Registered nurse
Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center
01.2008 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
08.2000 - 12/2006