Joanna Aileen Tolentino
Woodside,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
03.2022 - Current
- Administered patient care and medications according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Affiliated Physicians (DOH)
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations efficiently, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients on vaccine benefits and potential side effects, enhancing informed consent.
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
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations, fostering professional growth among team members.
- Trained new nurses on facility protocols and patient care standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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
Bulacan, PHILIPPINES03.2004
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of The East
Manila, PHILIPPINES10.1998
Skills
- Patient-focused therapy
- Multitasking Abilities
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oxygen saturation standards
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital
03.2022 - Current
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Affiliated Physicians (DOH)
09.2021 - 10.2022
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
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of The East
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mt. Carmel College