Joanna Nightingale, APRN FNP-BC WCC
Ormond Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, results-oriented, innovative Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 30 years in the healthcare field with 26 years as an RN and 4.5 years as an ANCC Board Certified FNP, APRN. Developed expertise in evidence- based guideline knowledge to appropriately apply comprehensive services and clinical interventions with quality and excellence. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge Point Click Care and Wound Expert. Proficient in educating patients, family and nursing staff about preventive measures and techniques to optimize wound healing. Hardworking with flexible schedule to accommodate service needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Wound Care
Renew Wound Care
09.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient healing by implementing advanced wound care techniques and evidence-based practices.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
- Contributed to clinic efficiency by streamlining documentation processes and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' wounds to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home wound care, promoting self-management and reducing complications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advancements in wound care research, incorporating new findings into practice for better results.
- Communicated effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and understanding throughout their treatment journey.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues across disciplines, fostering collaboration towards shared goals in patient care delivery.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Provided skilled debridement of wounds to enhance healing.
APRN – Family Nurse Practitioner
Centurion/ Volusia County Department of Corrections
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Performance of routine and urgent sick call for inmates
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatments performed as a Nurse Practitioner in accordance with guidelines and protocol
- Used critical thinking skills to problem solve in a stressful and dynamic environment
- Responded to codes in the facility at the request of Corrections Officers to assess and treat inmates as needed
- Collaboration with professional staff to ensure timely and accurate treatment and improve outcomes for an at-risk population
- Performed accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company protocol.
- Performed wound care assessments and treatments.
Travel RN/APRN, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Travel Agency
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Successfully integrated into a multicultural community hospital providing critical care services to patients
- Provided nursing services in a multi-system critical care unit with ventilators and Covid positive patients
- Successfully worked as part of a respectful interdisciplinary and collaborative team at a teaching hospital guiding interns with my 22 years of experience.
- Enhanced patient care by providing specialized travel nursing services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Adapted quickly to new protocols and guidelines, ensuring optimal safety measures were followed at all times.
RN/Weekend Back-up Supervisor
On-Call/After Hours, Hospice – Advent Health
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Back-up Weekend Clinical Supervision for Volusia and Flagler counties
- Demonstrates after hours emergency response and triage to Volusia and Flagler county hospice patients with multiple chronic co-morbidities, including diagnosing, treating and initiating medication, performing diagnostic interventions, and executing follow-ups as required in collaboration with telephone consultation with on-call physician
- Performs professional assessments, develops treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to ensure maximum comfort and care in the patient environment of choice during end of life care
- Provides education, compassionate care and emotional support of both patients and families which is culturally and spiritually sensitive to their individual needs
- Promote, educate, evaluate infection control measures and response to communicable disease for clients, community and staff
- Implement and evaluate response to infection control protocol and care planning
- Maintains client confidentiality, dignity, respect, compassion, and honor the rights of client self-determination.
RN Case Manager and Clinical Supervision of support staff
Hospice – Halifax Health
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration through proactive communication and coordination of patient services.
- Ensured timely delivery of medical treatments for optimal symptom management while maintaining a high level of compassion.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
Administrative House Supervisor/Night Shift/ CCRN
Advent Health Deland
11.2010 - 10.2015
- Oversee operations of a 158-bed inpatient hospital and emergency department
- Supervision of nursing staff and all ancillary departments to ensure quality patient care, and compliance with policies and procedures and coordination of care between departments
- Active participant in staffing coordination, bed placement, rapid response/code team leader
- Acting highest level facility administrator during non-normal working hours.
RN/CCRN– Charge Nurse Critical Care, Cardio/Respiratory
Advent Health South
01.2009 - 11.2010
- Staff Nurse responsible for nursing care of clients in multiple critical care environment
- Provided total and holistic care of clients on ventilators and interaction with family members
- Frequent participation in end of life care for clients and family interaction
- Member and team leader on code response team.
RN/Charge, Critical Care/ Multisystem ICU
Parish Medical Center
10.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsible for staffing assignments and patient care on a 12-bed intensive care unit
- Team leader of code team and rapid response team resource for facility wide services
- Supervision and nursing resource for hospital staff within ICU and other clinical areas.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Illinois10.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2012
Associate of Science in Nursing -
University of The State of New York
Albany, NY01.1998
Associate of Applied Science -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gulfport, MS01.1991
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Electronic medical records and documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
- Compassionate patient care
- Evidence-based practices
- Reliable, responsible, adaptable and flexible
- Patient, staff and family education
- Intervention planning
- Resource utilization
- Debridement techniques
- Acute and chronic wound care
- Wound healing and prevention techniques
- Infection control
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft office
- Long term care and telemedicine
Military Experience
Medical Laboratory Technician, U.S. Air Force, Honorable Discharge, 10/1987, 03/1991
Licensure and Certifications
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Florida, 11005171, 04/2025
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, North Carolina 4/2025
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, 2019073208, 11/2024
- Registered Nurse, Florida/Multi-state, 9224774, 07/2024
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 01/2026
- Infection Control Certificate, 05/2026
- Wound Care Certification, 230243032, 3/2028
- DEA, MN8547777, 10/2026
- NPI 1497392260
References
Charity Staton, Territory Manager, Florida. Quality Surgical Management, 770-561-1335, cstaton@qsm.org
Joy Johns, Clinical Liaison, Renew Wound Care, 417-619-5246, jjohns@renewcares.com
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Wound Care
Renew Wound Care
09.2022 - Current
APRN – Family Nurse Practitioner
Centurion/ Volusia County Department of Corrections
03.2022 - 09.2022
Travel RN/APRN, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team
Travel Agency
03.2020 - 03.2022
RN/Weekend Back-up Supervisor
On-Call/After Hours, Hospice – Advent Health
10.2017 - 02.2020
RN Case Manager and Clinical Supervision of support staff
Hospice – Halifax Health
09.2016 - 10.2017
Administrative House Supervisor/Night Shift/ CCRN
Advent Health Deland
11.2010 - 10.2015
RN/CCRN– Charge Nurse Critical Care, Cardio/Respiratory
Advent Health South
01.2009 - 11.2010
RN/Charge, Critical Care/ Multisystem ICU
Parish Medical Center
10.2006 - 01.2009
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Excelsior College
Associate of Science in Nursing -
University of The State of New York
Associate of Applied Science -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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