Jo Ann Hendley
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Baptist Health System
01.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associates - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX06.2017
Skills
- Pain Management
- Vitals Assessment
- Physical Therapy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Time Management
- Joint Replacement Care
- Critical Thinking
- Preoperative Preparation
- Patient Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Postoperative Care
- Empathy and Compassion
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Needs Assessment
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Student Precepting
- Patient Examination
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Baptist Health System
01.2018 - Current
Associates - Nursing
San Antonio College