Joanna McCausland
St Pete Beach
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Healthcare Inc., skilled in ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, CPI and emergency care. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient outcomes through effective care plans. Recognized for mentoring junior staff and adapting swiftly in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
12.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment options and recovery processes.
- Assessed and prioritized patient conditions to ensure timely interventions in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Acted as relief CNC, managing the ER department working alongside house supervisors, EMS, and physicians.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered emergency care to diverse patient populations in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Assessed and triaged patients efficiently, ensuring timely interventions and optimal outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in emergency response and patient management.
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Assisted surgeons by preparing instruments and sterile supplies for surgical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and maintained sterile field during operations.
- Collaborated with surgical team to enhance workflow efficiency and patient safety.
- Trained new staff on surgical techniques, equipment handling, and best practices in the operating room.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide quality care during high-risk labor and delivery cases.
- Demonstrated strong adaptability by effectively transitioning between various roles within the Labor and Delivery department when needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV05-2021
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV05-2015
Skills
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency nursing pediatric course
- CPI
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
08.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
HCA Healthcare Inc.
12.2021 - Current
Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
08.2015 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Northern Community College
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
West Virginia Northern Community College