Joanna Festa ANM
Smithtown,NY
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 13 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational Nurse Leader who is proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assitant Nurse Manager
Northwell Health System- LIJMC
10.2023 - Current
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by employing effective communication techniques and seeking mutually beneficial solutions when issues arose.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Assisted Nurse Manager.
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System LIJMC
01.2012 - 10.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements when appointed charge nurse
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY06.2010
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Collaborative Care Council Co-chair
- Skin Scholar
- Diabetes Champion
- Clinical Ladder Level 2
- BLS Certification
- Nurse preceptor
- Ethical practice
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Care coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Clinical leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Staff leadership
Leadership Courses
Leadership Beginnings
Nurse Leader Beginnings
Timeline
Assitant Nurse Manager
Northwell Health System- LIJMC
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northwell Health System LIJMC
01.2012 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
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