Joanna Dean
Dover
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with several years of experience in delivering high-quality, individualized patient care. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through effective education and streamlined safety protocols. Skilled in leading nursing teams to achieve care goals while driving innovation for improved patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
Baycare
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored physical and emotional recovery of mothers post-childbirth, addressing complications such as excessive bleeding and infection to ensure timely interventions.
- Newborn Care: Conduct health assessments of newborns, monitor feeding and weight, and ensure the baby's overall well-being.
- Guided new parents on infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum complication recognition, including teaching safe sleep practices and general newborn care strategies.
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
Lakeland Regional
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Monitored physical and emotional recovery of mothers post-childbirth, addressing complications like excessive bleeding and infection to promote safe recovery.
- Conducted health assessments of newborns and monitored feeding and weight to ensure optimal growth and overall well-being.
- Guided new parents on infant care and breastfeeding, recognizing postpartum complications while teaching safe sleep practices and newborn care.
Registered Nurse, Observation Unit
HCA Brandon
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and monitored vital signs to recognize acute changes, implementing timely interventions to enhance patient safety.
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications, including IV drips and injections, ensuring adherence to physician orders for optimal patient outcomes.
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Preparing patients for surgery, assisting surgical teams, providing wound care, pain management, and post-operative recovery support.
- Patient Education: Educating patients and families on medical conditions, surgical procedures, post-surgery care, and recovery plans.
- Collaboration: Working closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and social workers, to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate patient records, reporting changes in condition, and ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged mobility while providing emotional support to promote overall well-being.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AdventHealth
Dade City
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, monitored vital signs, recognized acute changes, and implemented timely interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Medication Administration: Preparing, administering, and documenting medications, including IV drips and injections, according to physician orders.
- Prepared patients for surgery, assisted surgical teams, provided effective wound care and pain management, and supported recovery during post-operative care.
- Patient Education: Educating patients and families on medical conditions, surgical procedures, post-surgery care, and recovery plans.
- Collaboration: Working closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and social workers, to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate patient records, reporting changes in condition, and ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, encouraged mobility, and provided emotional support to improve overall patient well-being.
Patient Care Technician
AdventHealth
Dade City
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Vital Signs Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate, and report any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating, while providing physical support for those with mobility issues and aiding in personal hygiene.
- Supported nurses and healthcare professionals by preparing patients for examinations, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, including food and liquid intake, and updated electronic health records.
- Provided comfort and emotional support to patients and families, facilitating navigation through health challenges.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
12.2020
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
05.2018
High School Diploma -
Durant High School
05.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Condition monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient education
- Charge nurse
- Health documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Customer Service
Certification
- BLS Certification
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
Baycare
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
Lakeland Regional
07.2022 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse, Observation Unit
HCA Brandon
12.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AdventHealth
01.2021 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician
AdventHealth
07.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State College
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
High School Diploma -
Durant High School