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Jo Ann Ricci

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. 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. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Dignity Health
07.1998 - 03.2024
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Canada
05.1997

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Assessments
  • Evaluating changing conditions
  • Reporting changes
  • Timely charting
  • Administering medications
  • Monitoring medication effectiveness
  • Patient care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Dignity Health
07.1998 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lakehead University
Jo Ann Ricci