JOANNA RICHARDSON
CASSELBERRY,FL
Summary
Dedicated, patient-oriented, adaptable Registered Nurse with years of success in making critical decisions ensuring attainment of medical goals and quality outcomes. Extensive experience within a Cardiac PCU setting specializing in adult medical, surgical, and long-term care. Over 5 years of gaining in-depth knowledge in the daily operation of an advanced cardiac unit, and skillfully coordinates with health care professionals to advance patient care. Professional offering several years in clinical management and staff leadership. Collaborated with nurse manager to oversee hiring and training, direct patient care and employee performance. Strictly enforced safety protocols and standard procedures to drive optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
Orlando , Florida
01.2020 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Coordinated daily operations and staff scheduling for efficient workflow.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to nursing staff.
- Reviewed medical charts for accuracy and completeness according to established standards.
- Mentored new employees through orientation programs.
- Provided education regarding disease processes and treatments to nurses, patient and families.
- Managed the unit staffing schedule for the last two years.
Registered Nurse
Adventhealth
Orlando, Florida
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Provided quality care and comfort for multiple patient populations such as: advanced heart failure, pre and post-op care, LVAD (Heartware, Heartmate II & III and BrioVAD), heart transplant patients.
- Initiated and maintained IV therapies that included: IV antibiotics, inotropes, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, insulin, pain management, parenteral nutrition, and blood transfusions.
- Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Meticulously cared for patients with central lines and drain tubes/systems including: PICC, port, tunneled catheters, Jackson Pratt drains, chest tubes, and wound vacs.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to avoid risks.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and initiated life-sustaining measures.
- Preceptor and mentor to students and graduate nurses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Orlando, FL12.2014
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Performance monitoring
- Staff development
- Nursing assignments
- Care coordination
- Years of experience using Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams and Outlook
- Electronic documentation with Epic
Affiliations
Sponsor of Unit Practice Council 2025-2026
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
AdventHealth
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Adventhealth
02.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Valencia College