Joanna Letke
Fallston,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude as evidenced by two Daisy Award nominations within one year of service. Demonstrates leadership skill by serving in the role of Charge Nurse for an acute neurological unit as well as precepting student nurses.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forensic Nurse Examiner- SAFE Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Towson, MD
05.2022 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on available resources.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Collected forensic and biological evidence and packaged it according to protocol and maintained chain of custody working with law enforcement .
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Certified Birth Doula
Genesis Birth Services, LLC
Fallston, MD
02.2013 - Current
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during and after labor.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Met with mothers to design individualized birth plans in terms of health concerns, birthing desires and potential problems.
- Assisted in over 30 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Informed families on potential risks and overall benefits of vaginal and Cesarean births.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology- Dual Major
Towson University
Baltimore, MD12.1999
Skills
- Relationship development
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and compassion
- Bedside manor
Timeline
Forensic Nurse Examiner- SAFE Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical Center
01.2021 - Current
Certified Birth Doula
Genesis Birth Services, LLC
02.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Towson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Sociology- Dual Major
Towson University
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