Joanna Alonzo
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of New York.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Kings County Hospital HHC
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality simulation results, supporting key decision-making processes in product development.
- Led training sessions on simulation tools and methodologies for internal teams as well as external customers.
Unit Manager
Bushwick Center For Rehabilitation
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced quality of care provided to patients by creating a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Swedish Institute
New York, NY08.2021
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
Long Island City, NY08.2015
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- ACLS, - (11/30/2024); BLS - (2/30/2026)
- PALS (1/30/2025); TNCC - (5/30/2027)
- NIHSS, (7/30/2024)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Kings County Hospital HHC
08.2022 - Current
Unit Manager
Bushwick Center For Rehabilitation
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Swedish Institute
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York
- ACLS, - (11/30/2024); BLS - (2/30/2026)
- PALS (1/30/2025); TNCC - (5/30/2027)
- NIHSS, (7/30/2024)
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