Joanna Clarke
New City,NY
Summary
Highly motivated, strong work ethic, and patient-oriented registered nurse (RN) with relevant clinical and management experience supporting patient care initiatives both in a hospital and home setting with the desire to take on new challenges. Proactive and responsible problem solver with excellent multitasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team to coordinate patient treatment plans. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quick at mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Administrator
Reliable Care Home Infusion Services, Inc.
New City , NY
2017.03 - Current
- Implement governing body directives and ensure the implementation of organizational policies and procedures, as well as the development and implementation of appropriate service policies.
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services.
- Organized, updated and maintained patient charts.
- Participated in New York Department of Health surveys.
- Establish and maintain effective channels of communication.
- Ensure staff development including orientation, in-service education, continuing education and evaluation of staff.
- Assure that skilled nursing and other therapeutic services furnished are under the supervision and direction of a physician or a Registered Nurse.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Helen Hayes Hospital
West Haverstraw , NY
2002.01 - 2008.03
- Assessed patient's physical, psychological and emotional condition to determine care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with chronic illness or disability.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessments, diagnosis and treatment goals.
- Performed clinical documentation of all interventions performed during the shift.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications, vital signs monitoring and basic life support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care according to established protocols and standards of practice.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used throughout the course of treatment plan.
- Ensured safety of all patients through implementation of safety policies, procedures and protocols.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Outpatient Registered Nurse
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
New Rochelle , NY
2000.08 - 2001.12
- Triaged all patients prior to being seen by physician in all clinics (Medical, Surgical, GI, Podiatry, Endocrine, Dermatology, Infectious Disease, Pediatric).
- Assess patients' health conditions, obtain medical histories, and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans
- Administered immunizations via IM, SQ, and ID.
- Provided pre and post test counseling to all patients requesting an HIV test.
- Assist physicians in various medical procedures, such as minor surgeries and diagnostic tests.
- Provides patient and family education on disease prevention and management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Orangeburg, NY2006-05
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY2001-05
Skills
- Operations Management
- Document Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff management
- Schedule Development
- Process Improvement
- Excels in providing comprehensive nursing care, including wound dressing and medication administration
- Demonstrates proficiency in carrying out physician orders, maintaining patient records and advocating for patient needs
- Skilled in holistic patient care, addressing patients' physical and emotional needs
- Coordinate patient care and educate patients and families about medical conditions
- Experience working in a team-based environment
- Ability to communicate and listen effectively
- Compassionate and reliable
- Maintains professionalism and respect to coworkers, other healthcare professionals, patients and their loved ones
- Ability to make logical, reason-based decisions
Accomplishments
- Honored at "Perfect Attendance" for Nurses Recognition Day
- Nominated for Excellence in Practice Award 2006
Timeline
Nursing Administrator
Reliable Care Home Infusion Services, Inc.
2017.03 - Current
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Helen Hayes Hospital
2002.01 - 2008.03
Outpatient Registered Nurse
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital
2000.08 - 2001.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
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