Joanna Feather
Lapeer
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of med surg experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with medical and surgical issues. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to all patient populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Traveller
ADEX
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
covenant healthcare
03.2011 - 12.2020
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Registered Nurse
Hills and Dales General Hospital
03.2005 - 03.2011
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Collected and prepared tissue specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Performed various tasks, which included assisting with reductions and administering pain injections.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Effectively supported surgeons in fast-paced healthcare environments, resulting in better patient care and less pain medication post-surgery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI2002
Licensed Practical Nurse -
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI05.1998
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- SBAR communication
- Patient Care
- Family and patient support
- Case management specialist
- Patient discharging
- Medical assessment
- Catheters
- Patient education and counseling
- Checking oxygen levels
- Strong medical ethic
- Documenting vitals
- Medication and IV administration
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Performing bladder scans
- Long-Term Care
Education and Training
other,other
Experience
["Registered Nurses"],["Registered Nurses"]
Certification
ACLS and BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Traveller
ADEX
12.2020 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
covenant healthcare
03.2011 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Hills and Dales General Hospital
03.2005 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
St Clair County Community College
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