JOANNA VAUGHT, RN BSN

• Obtain comorbid condition history, to the highest specialty while performing patient admission history, for clear communication to Clinical Documentation Specialist and Care Team.
• Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term wellness while enhancing communication between patients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.

• Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery while treating and monitoring their principal and secondary health conditions.
• Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, while clarifying conflicting provider documentation contributing to improved reporting and accurate quality metrics.

Healthcare Systems:

• Prisma Health Richland-Medical ICU
• Baylor Scott and White Health Dallas- Bone Marrow Transplant ICU
• Carrollton Regional Medical Center-ICU
• Parkland Hospital-Tactical ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, Medical ICU
• Trident Medical Center-Medical Surgical ICU
• Texas Health Fort Worth-Trauma ICU
• Texas Health Dallas-Neuro ICU
• UT Health Tyler-Neuro ICU, Trauma ICU

Duties Performed:

• Collaberated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices in clinical documentation, streamlining processes and reducing errors.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines through meticulous attention to detail in completing clinical documentation tasks and carefully reviewing patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnosis and diseases to determine quality of care.

• Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
• Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
• Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.

• Partnered with surgical teams to streamline patient recovery processes, elevating care standards.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.