JoAnn Junge
St Louis,MO
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Barnes Jewish Hospital, showcasing expertise in clinical judgment and a deep commitment to compassion. Spearheaded initiatives improving patient outcomes and satisfaction, while mentoring staff to enhance retention. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, embodying leadership with a focus on quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2005 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Patient Care Clinical Instructor
Forest Park Community College
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Supervised students when giving bedside care and maintainping patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
- Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
RN
St.Anthony’s Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2007
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forrest Park Community College
St Louis, MO05-2001
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Direct patient care
- Team coordination
- Medication administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Patient Care Clinical Instructor
Forest Park Community College
06.2013 - 12.2015
RN
Barnes Jewish Hospital
09.2005 - Current
RN
St.Anthony’s Medical Center
05.2001 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forrest Park Community College