Joann M. Clemmer
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Salem Veteran's Administration Medical Center, excelling in supervision and leadership. Proven ability in problem resolution and critical thinking, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Adept at planning and organization, delivering expert health education to diverse populations while fostering collaborative team environments.
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience in inpatient mental health. Proven expertise in supervision, patient care, and health education, committed to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for veterans through effective teamwork.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Mental Health
VA South Texas Healthcare System at Audie L. Murphy VAMC
San Antonio
09.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities include Charge duties, participating in team meetings, admissions, discharges, and patient teaching.
- Collaboration with the Nurse Manager, supervisors, team members, peers, and supportive staff ensures a safe environment for our valued Veterans.
- Expert care and health education are provided to a diverse population of medical patients at this large academic medical center.
Inpatient Mental Health
Salem Veteran's Administration Medical Center
Salem
06.2017 - 08.2024
- Responsibilities include performing charge duties, participating in team meetings, managing admissions and discharges, and engaging in patient education.
- Collaboration is essential, as we work closely with the nurse manager, supervisors, team members, peers, and support staff to ensure the safety and care of our most valued population: our veterans.
- Expert care and ongoing health education to a diverse population of patients.
Inpatient Mental Health
Battle Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center
Battle Creek
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Responsibilities include charge duties, participating in team meetings, handling admissions and discharges, managing medications, and patient teaching.
- Collaboration with the Nurse Manager, supervisors, team members, and staff ensures the highest safety and care for our valued population: Veterans.
- Expert care and health education are provided to a diverse group of medical patients at a large academic medical center.
Staff Nurse
Salem Veterans Administration Medical Center
Salem
05.2004 - 11.2016
- Provided current education to staff members, patients and their family members.
- Medication administration.
- She collaborated with all team members.
- Perform Teaching.
- Expert care and ongoing Health Education were provided to a diverse population of medical patients at this large academic affiliated medical center.
- Provided education and developed unit specific competencies.
Staff Nurse
Raleigh Court Health and Rehabilitation center
Salem
03.2004 - 05.2004
- Provided ongoing education to staff members, patients, and their families.
- Worked with Director of Nursing and Administrator.
- Performed charge duties.
- Delegated and supervised assistive personnel to ensure the utmost care and patient safety.
Staff Nurse
Lewis-Gale medical center
Salem
09.2001 - 03.2004
- Worked closely with Nurse Manager, Supervisors, and interdisciplinary staff members such as: O.T., P.T., Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Physiatrist's, and nursing staff to provide the highest quality of health care and safety to our patients.
- Expert Care and education provided for patients who required intensive rehabilitation for a variety of medical problems.
School Nurse
Franklin County Public School System
Rocky Mount
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Provided extensive education in the classroom to public school educators, students, parents, and volunteers.
- Independently organized classroom teaching regarding: hygiene, prevention and the spread of pediculosis, safety, dental care, and nutrition as well as, but not limited OSHA and Blood Borne Pathogen education.
- Provided early health screenings for the following, but not limited to: scoliosis, vision, motor skills, pre-kindergarten screenings, and pediculosis checks.
- She developed, organized, and managed a fluoride program.
- Worked closely with the Health Department to provide immunization clinics at Dudley Elementary School.
- Managed asthmatics, diabetics, ADHD, and provided first aid.
Staff nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem
01.1995 - 08.1999
- Provided expert nursing care, patient, and family education on an acute care rehabilitation unit for clients who required intensive rehabilitation for a variety of medical problems, such as, but not limited to: neurological disorders, orthopedic surgery, and cardiac surgery.
- Collaborated closely with physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, Physiatrists, and nursing staff.
Staff Nurse
Franklin Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
Rocky Mount
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Provided delative and Charge duties to LPNs and CNAs.
- Worked closely with the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
- Performed supervisory skills through delegation and supervision of assistive personnel to ensure the utmost care for patient safety and their care.
- Ongoing assessments, discharges, transfers, medication administration, nutritional management, wound care prevention, and client and family education.
- Worked closely with all members of the health team.
Staff nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke
08.1987 - 01.1991
- I supervised registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) while providing care in a large teaching hospital.
- I cared for patients with a variety of medical issues, including neurological conditions, trauma, respiratory issues, orthopedic surgeries, diabetes, and complex wound care treatments.
- I ensured the highest level of care and safety, as well as providing education for both patients and their family members.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing Program
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Roanoke, VirginiaLicense Practical Nurse - Nurse Program
Carilion Roanoke Memorial's School of Practical Nursing
Roanoke, VirginiaSkills
- Problem resolution
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Supervision and leadership
- Planning
Certification
- Virginia, 11/26/00, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Board Certification
- 12/19, Basic Cardiac Life Support
- 03/26
Personal Information
Title: RN
Languages
English, Native
Awards
- Director's Award of Excellence, 05/01/23
- Performance Awards
- Top Hat Awards
- GEM recipient
- Daisy Awards
References
- Sheila Sasser, RN, Nurse Manager, Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, (361) 243-5748, Sheila.Sasser@va.gov
- Regina Kakarkat, Assist Nurse Manager, Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, (210) 723-8258, Regina.Kakarkat@va.gov
- Janice Dunlan, RN, Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, 7400 Merton Minter, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, (210) 367-9063, Janice.Dunlan@va.gov
Volunteer Community Activities
- Raised money for a child in my community who was diagnosed with cancer, 1990
- Franklin County Public Health Department, 2009
- Presbyterian Community Service, Roanoke, Virginia, 2018-2019
- Provide meals and assist serving food at The Rescue Mission, Roanoke, Virginia
- Ambassador for the Salem VAMC, Salem, Virginia
Activities
- American Nurses Association - Active Member
- Nurses of Veterans of Affairs - Active Member
- Virginia Nurses Association - Active Member
Timeline
Inpatient Mental Health
VA South Texas Healthcare System at Audie L. Murphy VAMC
09.2024 - Current
Inpatient Mental Health
Salem Veteran's Administration Medical Center
06.2017 - 08.2024
Inpatient Mental Health
Battle Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center
11.2016 - 06.2017
Staff Nurse
Salem Veterans Administration Medical Center
05.2004 - 11.2016
Staff Nurse
Raleigh Court Health and Rehabilitation center
03.2004 - 05.2004
Staff Nurse
Lewis-Gale medical center
09.2001 - 03.2004
School Nurse
Franklin County Public School System
08.1999 - 09.2001
Staff nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
01.1995 - 08.1999
Staff Nurse
Franklin Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
01.1991 - 01.1995
Staff nurse
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
08.1987 - 01.1991
Associates Degree - Nursing Program
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
License Practical Nurse - Nurse Program
Carilion Roanoke Memorial's School of Practical Nursing