Joanna Cotton
Glasgow,MT
Summary
Adaptable professional Clinic Registered Nurse specializing in Primary Care nursing. Experienced across variety of functions in fast-paced medical settings. Proven history of effectively implementing nursing procedures and training to promote safe, patient-centered care. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop relationships with patients and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Registered Nurse
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Provide professional healthcare services in a manner described in the facility’s policy and procedure manual.
- Acts as a patient’s advocate.
- Portrays a competent assistant to the physicians and nurse practitioners.
- Responsible for data entry of patient medications, past medical history, surgical history, allergies, family, and social history into the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
- Performs CLIA approved lab tests per lab policies and procedures.
- Efficiently performs Spirometry, Tympanogram, visual exam, and EKG to the degree necessary for the healthcare provider to assess.
- Maintains medical equipment to keep it clean, organized, accurate and functioning.
- Identifies, assesses, or diagnoses problems in patient care planning or interaction, and evaluates actual or potential health problems.
- Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Utilizes knowledge of medication, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution, and initiates the appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Participates and contributes to department’s PI program as demonstrated by involvement in morning huddles, department newsletter, suggestions/comments.
- Encourages patient and families to participate in planning and implementation of care and services provided.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in meeting age-related needs.
- Demonstrates the ability to consistently set priorities which allows work to proceed in an orderly fashion, so patients are ready for the exams on time and paperwork is completed by the end of each working day.
- Demonstrates proper patient education.
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed, implemented, and revised individualize goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process.
- Ensured organized, accurate and efficient nursing care delivery in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
- Developed a plan of patient care reflecting significant nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes, involving the patient/family and healthcare team in this process.
- Implemented the patient plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Evaluated patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and readiness for discharge. Revised plans of care as needed, and made referrals when indicated.
- Acted as a liaison in coordinating patient care activities with nurses, physicians and allied health professionals.
- Communicated patient’s plan of care and significant changes to all members of the multidisciplinary team and to the patient and family.
- Provided education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Moraine Park Technical College
West Bend05.2021
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Moraine Park Technical College
West Bend, WI12.2019
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Diabetes management
- Procedure Assistance
- Written Communication
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Accurate Documentation
Timeline
Clinical Registered Nurse
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Inpatient Registered Nurse
Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Moraine Park Technical College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Moraine Park Technical College
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