Joanie Sullivan
Rosendale
Summary
Experienced nurse skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and critical care management. Committed to delivering high-quality care and training new staff to uphold safety standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Pre/Post Op Nurse
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital
Fond du Lac
10.2020 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, enhancing understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records, ensuring continuity of care and accurate communication among healthcare providers.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and hospital policies, fostering a knowledgeable and compliant team environment.
Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
Plymouth
06.2014 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and treatments to incarcerated patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health status regularly.
- Managed emergency situations with prompt medical interventions and support.
- Trained new nursing staff on facility policies and procedures to enhance team integration and patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop tailored treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Guardian Health Staff
Grafton
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Accepted permanent position at Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution after agency employment, demonstrating commitment to providing quality healthcare in a correctional setting.
- Administered medications and treatments to incarcerated patients daily.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health status consistently.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Pre/Post Op Nurse
Manitowoc Surgery Center
Manitowoc
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- The facility closed.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
Grafton
05.2010 - 10.2011
- Assessed patient conditions in fast-paced emergency situations.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Trained new nurses on emergency protocols and procedures, enhancing team readiness.
- Responded to emergencies with critical thinking and decisive action.
- Cared for patients with acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes, and gunshot wounds, delivering critical interventions in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and care continuity.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseloads in busy emergency room setting.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
Milwaukee
03.2009 - 05.2010
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and procedures to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Performed triage to prioritize treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level, ensuring timely care for critical cases.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Maintained open communication with physicians to coordinate patient care, facilitating prompt and effective treatment decisions.
Hospice Nurse
Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice
Sheboygan Falls
08.2008 - 03.2009
- Delivered compassionate care to patients in end-of-life stages, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and managed pain relief for hospice patients.
- Enhanced emotional well-being of patients and families through active listening and support.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Nicholas Hospital Emergency
Sheboygan
02.1999 - 08.2008
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient condition changes to inform treatment decisions.
- Maintained clear communication with physicians to coordinate timely and effective patient care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI05-2001
Skills
- Administrative accuracy
- Patient medication management
- Electronic health records
- Post-operative care
- Patient assessment
- Critical care management
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient education
Certification
ACLS Certified
Timeline
Pre/Post Op Nurse
SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Department of Corrections
06.2014 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Guardian Health Staff
08.2013 - 06.2014
Pre/Post Op Nurse
Manitowoc Surgery Center
10.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Aurora Medical Center Grafton
05.2010 - 10.2011
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
03.2009 - 05.2010
Hospice Nurse
Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice
08.2008 - 03.2009
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
St. Nicholas Hospital Emergency
02.1999 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeshore Technical College