Joann Serracino
Rye,Colorado
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in delivering direct patient support and coordinating multidisciplinary care. Recognized for critical thinking, patient education, and documentation, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction and safety. Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to coordinate care and advocate for patients, ensuring optimal outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Mary Corwin Hospital
Pueblo, CO
09.2001 - 12.2022
- Administered preoperative assessments and coordinated patient care plans.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and recovery expectations.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided postoperative care to patients by changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
- Delivered patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit environment.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
ParkView Medical Center
Pueblo, CO
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Performed advanced life support procedures during emergency situations.
- Educated patients and families on critical care processes and treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members regarding treatment plans for each patient served.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Registered Nurse
State of Nevada Workers Compensation
Las Vegas, NV
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Reviewed medical records to evaluate treatment effectiveness and compliance.
- Advocated for patients' needs within multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Acted as a liaison between payers and providers in negotiating reimbursement levels for covered services rendered.
- Researched available resources and developed referral networks for identified patient needs.
- Reviewed clinical data concerning diagnosis, prognosis and treatments options with patients and their families.
Registered Nurse
Home Health Care
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence strategies.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate electronic health records consistently.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Instructed family members in basic nursing skills including wound care, injections, catheterization, and other treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.1985 - 01.1992
- Assisted in emergency procedures and rapid response interventions as needed.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
Education
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
Pueblo, CO01-2026
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
University Las Vegas Nevada
Las Vegas, NV12-1985
Skills
- Critical thinking and patient assessment
- Electronic health records management
- Medication administration and care coordination
- Clinical documentation expertise
- Postoperative care
- Team collaboration
- Discharge planning
- Problem solving
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation and charting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Mary Corwin Hospital
09.2001 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
ParkView Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.1995
Registered Nurse
State of Nevada Workers Compensation
01.1993 - 01.1994
Registered Nurse
Home Health Care
01.1992 - 01.1993
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
01.1985 - 01.1992
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
University Las Vegas Nevada