Joanna Wyatt
Harlem,GA
Summary
Diligent/Dependable Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care and Occupational Health Care. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Joanna Wyatt RN Occupational Health
Doctors Hospital
Grovetown, GA
07.2017 - Current
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Supervisory role over the Occupational Health nurses.
- Liaison/Mgmt of Legal communication and transfer of records.
- Case Mgmt. of W/C cases and Mgmt. of Short Term Disability benefits.
- Supervisor over the COVID protocol for Employer
RN, Emergency Department/CCU RN
University Hospital - University Health System
Augusta, GA
05.1991 - 07.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Preceptor/Trainer for new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
RN Associates Degree - Nursing
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05.1991
Skills
- Occupational Health Nurse 5 years
- Preventive Care
- Drug Testing
- Chronic disease management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Administration
- Trauma recovery
- Well visit procedures
- EMR / EHR
- Intravenous therapy
- Nursing Supervisory skill for Occ Health
- Case Management Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Patient consultation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preventive health
- COVID protocol management
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Joanna Wyatt RN Occupational Health
Doctors Hospital
07.2017 - Current
RN, Emergency Department/CCU RN
University Hospital - University Health System
05.1991 - 07.2017
RN Associates Degree - Nursing
Augusta University
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