Joanne Dieter
Walker,IA
Summary
Resourceful Registered Nurse with diverse experience in acute medical/oncolgy care, chemotherapy administration, wound care, home health case management, management of our state's most complex psychiatric patients, and acute care mental health hospital settings. Proven expertise in medication administration, patient management, and team leadership, including charge nurse responsibilities and running weekly team meetings. Skilled in handling complex psychiatric populations and providing home health services. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and enhancing operational efficiency in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Excellent communication skills. Natural ability to work in harmony with multidisciplinary team members.
Overview
1
1
Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
07.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to diverse adult population with mental health and substance abuse diagnosis.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Completed patient admission and discharge processes.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining professional boundaries while being empathetic towards their needs.
- Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and family members.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Developed discharge plans that included follow up appointments with primary care physicians or psychiatrists.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on mental health topics such as stress management, coping skills and relapse prevention.
- Completed suicide risk assessments. Performed CIWA assessments and utilized CIWA protocols to manage patients detoxing from alcohol withdrawal.
RN
Unity Point Allen Hospital
Waterloo, USA
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Staff RN on the Mental Health Unit, Weekend Package.
- Acute care management of adult population of mentally ill and substance abuse patients.
- Experienced in EMR, EPIC, medication administration, admission and discharges along with management of aggressive patients.
- Assessed patient mental health needs and developed care plans.
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses regularly.
- Conducted crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Trained new staff on behavioral health protocols and best practices.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic treatments by tracking changes in behavior and symptoms over time.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis, medications, and treatment options available to them.
- Assessed suicide risk factors among patients and created safety plans as needed.
- Administered medications to patients to decrease risk of aggression and treat symptomology.
MDS Coordinator
LaPorte City Specialty Care
La Porte City, USA
03.2022 - 07.2022
- MDS Coordinator.
- Coordinated Minimum Data Set assessments for resident care plans and compliance.
- Reviewed resident records to ensure timely and precise data entry for assessments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care planning based on MDS findings.
- Facilitated regular audits to maintain data integrity and improve documentation practices.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing all completed MDS assessments for review by management.
RN Supervisor
Iowa Medical Classification Center
Coralville, USA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided clinical leadership and direction for nursing staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in accordance with accepted standards of care.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
Charge Nurse Registered Nurse
State of Iowa
Independence, USA
10.2010 - 10.2021
- Charge RN on locked men's unit for 8 years on night shift.
- Charge RN on locked men's unit for 3 years on day shift.
- Managed the state of Iowa's most challenging psychiatric population along with forensics patients.
- Maintained day to day operations of the unit, worked closely with physicians, social workers and other team members.
- Ran weekly Team meetings.
- Medication administration, management of aggressive patients and sex offender population.
RN Case Manager
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Waterloo, USA
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Home health services to adults within an assisted living facility.
- Skilled in Infusion Therapy, PICC line maintenance, chemotherapy administration, phlebotomy, wound care, diabetic management, weekly medication set up, patient education, OASIS.
Infection Control Nurse
ABCM Corporation
Independence, USA
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Infection control nurse in long term care facility.
- Multifaceted position included wound care management, audits, staff education, assisting the director of nursing, medication administration and assuming Charge Nurse role as needed.
Oncology RN
St John's Mercy Medical Center, Department of Oncology
Creve Coeur, USA
05.1997 - 12.1999
- Chemotherapy administration in an outpatient clinic setting.
- Experienced in mixing and administering chemotherapy, central lines, injections, triage nursing, assist in FDA studies, venipuncture/phlebotomy, rooming patients for Dr appointments and assisting physicians in outpatient procedures.
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
Waterloo, USA
01.1991 - 03.1997
- Started as floor nurse on Med/Oncology unit.
- Skilled in mixing and administering chemotherapy, administration of blood products.
- Skilled in IV therapy, Infusaports, Central Lines, medication administration, assisted physicians with inpatient procedures.
- Transferred to the Behavioral Health Unit.
- Management of acutely ill adult and child psychiatric patients with a variety of diagnosis.
- Transferred to Home Health Department where I provided home care for med/onc and psychiatric patients.
- Skilled in admissions, wound care, home infusion, chemotherapy administration, patient education, medication set up, supervision of home health aides, 485 completion.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo, USA
01.1988 - 12.1990
- Staff RN on Med/Oncology unit.
- Skilled in administering Chemotherapy and blood products, central lines, infusaports, nursing assessments, critical thinking skills utilized in care of acute medical patients, acute and terminal oncology patients, hospice patients, and the area's first HIV patients.
- Chemotherapy certified through the hospital's program.
Education
Associate in Nursing - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IASkills
- Acute care
- Home health
- RN
- EMR systems
- Nursing
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Hospital experience
- IV insertion
- Behavioral Health
- Crisis intervention
- Chemotherapy administration
- Cancer patient management
- Access port care
- Blood transfusion
- Chronic disease management
- Patient assessment
- MDS coordination
- Acute care management
- Care planning
- Compliance monitoring
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Medication distribution
- Mental health nursing
- Appointment scheduling
- Discharge coordination
- Wound care
- Strong clinical judgment
- HIPAA education
- At-risk patient care
- Home visits
- ADL assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- Driver's License
- RN, 02/25 to 02/28
- BLS Certification, 02/25 to 02/27
Nursing Licenses
RN, 02/28, IA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
07.2025 - Current
RN
Unity Point Allen Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2025
MDS Coordinator
LaPorte City Specialty Care
03.2022 - 07.2022
RN Supervisor
Iowa Medical Classification Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
Charge Nurse Registered Nurse
State of Iowa
10.2010 - 10.2021
RN Case Manager
Lutheran Services in Iowa
08.2008 - 09.2009
Infection Control Nurse
ABCM Corporation
07.2007 - 08.2008
Oncology RN
St John's Mercy Medical Center, Department of Oncology
05.1997 - 12.1999
Registered Nurse
Covenant Medical Center
01.1991 - 03.1997
Registered Nurse (RN)
Allen Memorial Hospital
01.1988 - 12.1990
Associate in Nursing - Nursing
Hawkeye Community College