Joanie Vernon
Registered Nurse
Wolfeboro,NH
Summary
Enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse with 30 years of combined experience as a staff nurse in a hospital setting, as well as a clinical data abstractor for Core Measures. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success of Hospital. Self-motivated with attention to detail and accuracy. Strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Assisted Living & Memory Care
Taylor Community
Wolfeboro, NH
05.2022 - Current
- Provides compassionate nursing care to residents on a 30-bed assisted living unit and establishes trusting relationships with them.
- Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention. Confers promptly with physician to discuss any concerns.
- Provides consistent schedules for residents and honors their routines.
- Corresponds with family members and provides emotional support during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care.
- Provides appropriate assessment, documentation and treatment of wounds.
- Maintains individualized care plans and updates them accordingly. Keeps medication records current to support accurate diagnoses and treatment.
Registered Nurse-Covid Vaccine Clinic
Huggins Hospital
Wolfeboro, NH
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed Covid-19 vaccine administration safely and appropriately in accordance with standing vaccine protocols.
- Entered vaccine orders, reviewed patient history, and monitored post-vaccination period for adverse reactions.
- Provided education regarding vaccine options and scheduled patient's for future vaccines/boosters.
- Recognized and performed nursing interventions in cases of urgent or emergent situations such as adverse vaccine response, allergic reaction or anaphylaxis.
- Demonstrated safe, competent use of patient care equipment, beds, stretchers, safety devices, oxygen therapy and emergency equipment.
- Proficient with electronic documentation.
Registered Nurse-Core Measures Abstractor
Pottstown Hospital/Tower Health
2011 - 2018
- Completed chart abstractions for specific conditions and disease processes following state and hospital guidelines.
- Managed daily concurrent review on hospital units to ensure timeliness and effectiveness of care.
- Provided support and teaching to nursing staff and physicians.
- Identified and recommended process improvements for successful patient outcomes.
- Instituted new methods to optimize compliance with Core Measures.
RN, Medical-Surgical & Transitional Care Units
Pottstown Hospital/Tower Health
1994 - 2010
- Direct patient care with head-to-toe assessment of patient including IV lines, Peg tubes, NG tubes, chest tubes, etc.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Member of the Hospital Wound & Skin Committee.
- Certified in IV therapy (peripheral lines, huber needles, CVP and peripherally inserted central catheters).
- Medication administration per hospital policy.
- Monitored patients for any change in condition and acted accordingly.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures at bedside if warranted.
- Charge Nurse on Transitional Care Unit.
- Served on weekly discharge care-planning team on Transitional Care Unit to ensure patient's continuity of care at home.
- Assisted with and supported the patient/families with end of life decisions.
- Empathic and emotional support provided to my patients.
Registered Nurse
Manor Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1993 - 1994
- Staff Nurse on a 60-bed skilled nursing unit and direct supervision of all nursing staff.
- Charge Nurse on a 21-bed skilled unit.
- RNAC-Resident Nurse Assessment Coordinator.
- Managed a new computer-based system of nursing assessments, MDS's and care plans.
- Chaired daily stand-up meetings and managed interdisciplinary care planning process.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA06.1993
State Certified Medical Assistant -
Medical & Professional Career Academy
Pottstown, PA06.1988
Skills
- Highly dependable
- Strong work ethic
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate & deeply caring nature
Accomplishments
2014-Pottstown Hospital/Tower Health
Recognized as "Employee of The Month" for exemplary skills regarding Service Excellence and my commitment to the hospital and our patients.
2012-Pottstown Hospital/Tower Health
Recognized as a High Performer in a hospital setting and given a Certificate of Achievement Award. Honored for my passion, ownership and accountability to the organization as well as my loyalty to our patients.
1994-Manor Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Received a Nurse Excellence Award for outstanding care of my patients.
REFERENCES
Professional and personal references available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Assisted Living & Memory Care
Taylor Community
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-Covid Vaccine Clinic
Huggins Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Reading Area Community College
State Certified Medical Assistant -
Medical & Professional Career Academy
Registered Nurse-Core Measures Abstractor
Pottstown Hospital/Tower Health
2011 - 2018
RN, Medical-Surgical & Transitional Care Units
Pottstown Hospital/Tower Health
1994 - 2010
Registered Nurse
Manor Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1993 - 1994
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