Joan Joni Janowiec (Faust)
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 23+ years in a variety of nursing roles including:
Hospice Nurse for approximately 4 years. Until unit was closed and transferred to out patient homecare.
Transitional Care Unit.
Med/Surgery floor nursing
ICU support
Acute Rehab Unit Original start up member of this new unit. Remained there for the last 13 years of my tenure at M Health Fairview.
Received my CRRN certificate while on this unit.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
M Health Fairview
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
M Health Fairview (Retired)
07.1997 - 04.2021
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
05.1997
Received a scholarship from Mercy Hospital while working for this system as a Medical Assistant
- Relevant Coursework: Nursing
See Field of Study - Obtained A Registered Medical Assistant Certificate
See Field of Study - Completed And Received My Cosmetology License
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Staff Scheduling
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Duty delegation
- Training staff
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Compassionate and Caring
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Attention to Detail
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Patient
- Documenting Observations
- Patient Assessments
- Diabetes management
Timeline
Registered Nurse - M Health Fairview (Retired)
07.1997 - 04.2021
Charge Nurse - M Health Fairview
St Catherine's Mpls. Campus - Associate of Science, Nursing
MN School of Medical And Dental Assistants - See Field of Study, Obtained A Registered Medical Assistant Certificate
Mpls Vocational School - See Field of Study, Completed And Received My Cosmetology License