Joanna Davis
Layton,UT
Summary
Team-driven RN/ with exceptional knowledge of hospital environment and resources necessary for swift action in critical situations. Calming presence to patients in life-threatening, critical and other levels of urgent need. Adaptable nurse with arsenal of treatments and deep knowledge of methods of effective application. Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN/ Wound Care Nurse/Float Pool Staff Nurse
The Terrace At Mt. Ogden
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Documented and examined patient recovery and reported progress to doctors for effective management.
- Offered emotional support to patients and family members experiencing trauma.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Home Care Attendant
Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Public Health Nurse
City Health Office
01.2011 - 02.2017
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
- Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
- Developed and streamlined systems for monitoring and tracking program effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod
Negros Occidental, Philippines03.2010
Skills
- Medical Assessment
- Data Collection
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Chart Updating
- Health Screening
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Call Triaging
- Maintaining Privacy
- Patient Care
Languages
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
RN/ Wound Care Nurse/Float Pool Staff Nurse
The Terrace At Mt. Ogden
03.2021 - Current
Home Care Attendant
Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2020 - 04.2020
Public Health Nurse
City Health Office
01.2011 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod
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