Caring for patients, gardening, travel, and family time
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Jo Ann HOLLOWAY-ROBERTSON
Registered Nurse
Memphis,TN
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Regional One Health Medical Center, excelling in compassionate care and clinical judgment. Proven ability to manage complex wound care and educate patients effectively. Skilled in intravenous therapy and staff training, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Qualified [Desired Position] with strong background in Medical-Surgical nursing. Adept at providing compassionate patient care and managing complex cases in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in wound care and post-operative recovery, leveraging critical thinking and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Regional One Health Medical Center
01.1990 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and condition changes, responding promptly to emergencies and adjusting care accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care procedures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development through training and performance feedback.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Utilized [Software] and [Software] to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shelby State Community College(Southwest Tennessee Community
Memphis, TNSkills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Documentation
- Delegation and motivation
- Care coordination
- Cardiac monitors
- Training staff
- Patient examination
- Student precepting
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Worh History
For the past 36 years, I've worked as the PCC(Patient Care Coordinator) and Preceptor on a Medicine Acute Care Unit(MAC) at Regional One Health Medical Center located in Memphis Tennessee until my recent retirement in December 2025. I truly enjoyed my time there, however, I now want to work just PRN so as to spend more time with my family. I also work At Methodist South Hospital during 2003-2004.
Certification
BSL
- Licensed RN(PCC) 2009-2005
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Regional One Health Medical Center
01.1990 - 12.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shelby State Community College(Southwest Tennessee Community