Joanna Shore
Yelm,Wa.
Summary
Highly motivated Cardiovascular Critical Care nurse in pursuit of graduate program providing doctoral degree in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Looking for an opportunity to excel in a robust program at Mount Marty University where my skills and talents will be greatly developed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
Manor Care Inc.
- Approve admission to facility, orient patient and family to facility and plan of care
- Assess, monitor, provide wound dressing changes, and medication administration for 15-40 adults
- Collaborate with pharmacy, maintain current and active orders, organize and management medication delivery
- Manage scheduling of floor staff and aid as resource for patient care delivery during evening hours.
LPN, Post – Acute Care
Puget Sound Healthcare
- Provided patient care for 15-25 patients
- Management and delegation of care to CNAs
- Management of nursing schedule
- Collaborate with physicians, PT, OT, and SLP
- Monitor of labs and paper charting system.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Critical Care
Providence Saint Peter Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2022
- Management of Cardiothoracic Surgery patient’s post-operative recovery
- Care and management of cardiogenic shock, septic shock, neuro shock, acute respiratory distress syndrome, renal failure, severe metabolic acidosis patients
- Trained for management of patient with follow devices/therapy: Impella, Intraortic Balloon Pump, Therapeutic Hypothermia, and CRRT
- Manual pronation of patient as well as use of Roto prone bed
- Management of multiple vasoactive drips, sedation, paralytics, and hemodynamics
- Care of post Cath Lab patient population, sheath monitoring and removal
- Rapid Response for all floors and departments of the hospital
- Precept RN students, fellows from other departments, new hires, CCU staff in need of training for a therapy, and residency RN
- Setup, assist, management of procedural sedation, and identification of when patient needs bedside procedures (EVD, Burr holes, thoracentesis, CALS, paracentesis, intubation, arterial line placement, central line placement, chest tube placement Teach CRRT beginner and refresher course, co-chair to develop training program for CVICU and NTICU Charge nurse when needed Management and care of stroke TPA, thrombectomy, coiling, and craniotomy patient populations.
LPN float, Med. Surg, PCU
Multi-Care Tacoma General Hospital
- 10.2016
- Team care nursing model, pair with RN and take up to 7 patients
- Management of PIV, JP drains, daily care, monitor vitals, telemetry, transportation, exams, and imaging
PACU Registered Nurse
MultiCare Capital Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications postsurgery.
- Reduced recovery times through effective pain management and close collaboration with the surgical team.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and other critical data points for proper evaluation of patients'' progress during recovery.
- Mentored new PACU nurses, sharing best practices for efficient patient turnover and discharge processes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and maintaining open communication with patients and families.
- Promoted teamwork among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
- Supported successful implementation of newly adopted protocols within the PACU department through active involvement in training sessions and policy updates.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with advancements in nursing practices and trends within the PACU specialty area.
- Provided emotional support to patients during their postoperative experience, creating a positive atmosphere that facilitated smooth recoveries.
- Assisted surgeons in post-operative procedures, ensuring optimal wound healing and preventing complications.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency within the PACU department while upholding high standards of care delivery.
Education
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Saint Martin’s University
08.2017
RN - Associate Degree in Nursing
Tacoma Community College
06.2016
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Clover Park Technical College
04.2014
AA - Pre-Nursing
Pierce College
08.2012
Skills
- Epic: Proficient in using Epic for daily patient care, monitoring, treatments, and documentation
- Microsoft: Proficient in use of Work, Excel, PowerPoint
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN60664708, Active, 10/12/21
- Licenses Practical Nurse, LP60446934, Inactive, 10/12/16
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse, 09/20/21
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider (ACLS), Active, 04/2023
- American Heart Association Health Care Provider (BLS), Active, 04/2023
- Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS)
- Post-Operative cardio thoracic surgery patient open chest protocol
Affiliations
Association of Acute Care Nurses, 2016, Present
Community Service
- Future Farmers of America, Yelm, Wa, 06/17/07, 08/15/15, Assistant/Facilitate meat judging and practices
- Prairie Elementary School, Yelm, Wa, 09/05/14, Present, Parent volunteer/help with activities, events, or needs for kids
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
MultiCare Capital Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Critical Care
Providence Saint Peter Hospital
09.2017 - 10.2022
LPN, Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
Manor Care Inc.
LPN, Post – Acute Care
Puget Sound Healthcare
LPN float, Med. Surg, PCU
Multi-Care Tacoma General Hospital
- 10.2016
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Saint Martin’s University
RN - Associate Degree in Nursing
Tacoma Community College
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Clover Park Technical College
AA - Pre-Nursing
Pierce College
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