JOANNE CESARD
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Exceptionally talented Registered Nurse experienced in managing care for patients with diverse illnesses and conditions. Promoting patient advocacy, effective decision-making skills and passion for delivering compassionate care and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Med-Surg-Tele/Float
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Provide nursing care to patients with ongoing/acute medical conditions such as: Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injuries, Acute Respiratory Failure, Complex Wound Care, Organ Transplants.
- Blood administered.
- Perform/document detailed physical assessments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Facilitated operations of 180-bed medical-surgical floor, managing resources and directing work of nursing staff and patient care technicians
RN, Med-Surg and Med-Surg-Tele
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administer oral, IM, IV medications to patients, and monitored responses.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment.
- Perform patient assessment and reassessment.
- Blood administered.
- Monitored Tele monitor.
- Administered weight base heparin/ heparin drips.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings.
- Identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Charge Nurse, RN
St. Michael's Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Unit consisted of Step down, PACU, POST/PRE- OP patients, Tele and patients on observation.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Used EMR to document patient plan of care by considering nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Med-Surg Observation/ Med-Surg Tele
Stanford Health
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administer oral, IM, IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment.
- Perform patient assessment and reassessment.
- Blood administered.
- Monitored Tele monitor.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
RN Med-Surg/ ER Holding
SIH Herrin Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided care to COVID-19 patients.
- Started IVs
- Collected blood specimen.
- Infused monoclonal antibodies and Remdesivir antiviral.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and side effects.
- Received critical lab values from lab.
- Followed proper Infection Control protocol.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
RN, Med-Surg
Covenant Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided care to COVID-19 patients.
- Started IVs.
- Collect blood specimen.
- Infused monoclonal antibodies and Remdesivir antiviral.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and side effects.
- Received critical lab values from lab.
- Followed proper Infection Control protocol.
RN Med-Surg Acute Rehab
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided care for COVID-19 patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at home care.
- Monitored, recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Administer oral, IM, IV medications to patients, and monitored responses.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment.
- Perform patient assessment and reassessment.
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions, and transfers.
RN, Behavioral Health
FHE Health
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Admissions of patients seeking services for detoxification of drugs, alcohol and/or mental health issues.
- Assessed signs and symptoms of withdrawals.
- Observations and findings with physicians and other members of the treatment team
- Conducted COWS and CIWA assessment.
- Administered Detox and Psychiatric medications as prescribed.
- Monitored adverse effect reactions and side effects of medications.
- Initiated baker acts.
- Provided safety checks for patient’s safety.
- Assessed for suicidal thoughts, ideations, or plans..
Emergency and Disaster Response RN: Infection Cont
Favorite Staffing
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Educated patient about COVID-19 along with signs and symptoms Supervised RNs.
- Signed weekly timesheet.
- Assessed hospitals and nursing care facilities for proper COVID-19 compliance and infection control measures.
- Prevent COVID-19 spread and contamination
RN Med-Surg
Lakeside Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Admissions of patients seeking care.
- Performed routine assessments.
- Administered routine and PRN medications as ordered.
- Differentiated between normal and abnormal changes in acute, critical, and chronic illnesses.
- Perform emergency medical procedures.
- Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments and discharges.
- Administered blood, blood product transfusions, intravenous infusions, and monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
- Discharged patient after hospital stay.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln College
West Palm Beach, FL06.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Attentive to details
- Critical thinking
- Adaptable
- Time management
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Central Line Placement
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- CPI
Licenses
- FL- Multi-state
- CA
- MN
- MA
Timeline
RN, Med-Surg-Tele/Float
Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
10.2022 - 07.2023
RN, Med-Surg and Med-Surg-Tele
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2022
Charge Nurse, RN
St. Michael's Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2022
Med-Surg Observation/ Med-Surg Tele
Stanford Health
04.2022 - 05.2022
RN Med-Surg/ ER Holding
SIH Herrin Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2022
RN, Med-Surg
Covenant Medical Center
11.2020 - 02.2021
RN Med-Surg Acute Rehab
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen
09.2020 - 11.2020
Emergency and Disaster Response RN: Infection Cont
Favorite Staffing
06.2020 - 09.2020
RN, Behavioral Health
FHE Health
12.2019 - 10.2020
RN Med-Surg
Lakeside Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln College
- BLS
- ACLS
- CPI
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