Joanna Aileen Tolentino
Woodside,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Affiliated Physicians (DOH)
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves, and PAPR.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
Registered Nurse (Agency Nurse)
Mary Manning Walsh Home
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse Supervisor (Agency Nurse)
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse /Charge Nurse/Supervisor (Agency)
Hillside Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Services
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/Supervisor (Agency)
Mary Manning Walsh Home
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse (part Time)
Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
The Tuttle Center At The Amsterdam At Harborside
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mt. Carmel College
03.2004
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of The East
10.1998
Skills
- Patient-focused therapy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV setup
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Feeding pumps understanding
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
03.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Affiliated Physicians (DOH)
09.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse (Agency Nurse)
Mary Manning Walsh Home
03.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse Supervisor (Agency Nurse)
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
07.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse /Charge Nurse/Supervisor (Agency)
Hillside Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Services
04.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse/Supervisor (Agency)
Mary Manning Walsh Home
02.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse (part Time)
Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
09.2017 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
The Tuttle Center At The Amsterdam At Harborside
03.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mt. Carmel College
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of The East
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