Joann Mccormack
Selden,NY
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from Stony Brook University Hospital, excelling in patient care planning and clinical judgment. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care, while mentoring new staff to ensure high-quality outcomes. Proficient in medication administration and patient assessments, embodying empathy and expertise in a high-acuity environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Stony Brook University Hospital
08.2003 - 08.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY06.2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Insulin medication assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Procedure preparations
- Medical assessment
- ADL Assistance
- HIPAA Education
- Administering immunizations
- Hospice and palliative care
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Stony Brook University Hospital
08.2003 - 08.2023
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Suffolk County Community College