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JoAnn Wierson

Minot,ND

Summary

I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in my field, and a strong commitment to my patient education and counseling, honed at Elbowoods Memorial Health Center. I have 10 consistent years in my workforce and am always looking to gain more knowledge or new skills.

I have excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient satisfaction, and employing clinical judgment for optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in both technical procedures and emotional support, I believe I would be a great asset to your organiztion.




Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center
10.2023 - Current
  • Conduct an initial assessment upon intake with chief complaint, vital signs, with medication reconciliation.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Set up and assist provider with medical procedures in clinic.
  • Draw, prepare and transfer of blood or other bodily fluids to local or state facility.
  • Provided follow up patient care and education.
  • Assuring that medical supply stocks and ordering was adequate.
  • Coordinating with other departments for outside referrals or follow ups.

Registered Nurse

DTN Staffing
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Conduct an initial assessment upon intake with chief complaint, vital signs, with medication reconciliation.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Set up and assist provider with medical procedures in clinic.
  • Draw, prepare and transfer of blood or other bodily fluids to local or state facility.
  • Provided follow up patient care and education.
  • Assuring that medical supply stocks and ordering was adequate.
  • Coordinating with other departments for outside referrals or follow ups.

Registered Nurse

ND Department of Health
05.2020 - 01.2022

Assisted LTC facilities with nursing staff needs. RN or CNA shifts.

Testing for Covid-19 in LTC facilities and public health events.

Administration of the Covid-19 vaccinations at public health and private facility events.

Was responsible for the transport of specimens back to state lab.

Was responsible for in home monitoring of vaccines and vaccine fridges.

Responsible for reporting event numbers and discrepancies to managers.




Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Williston State College
Williston, ND
05-2015

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Miscellaneous office duties (scheduling, faxes)
  • Lab duties, site dependent
  • Complete nursing documentation in timely manner
  • Assess and implement urgent care treatment (field sites)
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Hospice and palliative care in home
  • Administering immunizations
  • Emotional awareness

Accomplishments

    The ND Center for Nursing Legendary Nursing Award 2020: Rising Star Award, while with Dept of Health

    Trinity Health 2017

    Preceptorship Lead for new nurses.

    Mentor for nursing students.

Certification


  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association.


Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

DTN Staffing
01.2022 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse

ND Department of Health
05.2020 - 01.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Williston State College
JoAnn Wierson