Joanne Francois
Omaha,NE
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams and meticulous clinical documentation. Committed to continuous quality improvement and delivering exceptional care in diverse settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
Lincoln, NE
01.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilities worked at: Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster
Licensed Practical Nurse
Uniti Med
Lincoln, NE
01.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Contracted facilities: Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kare
Omaha, NE
06.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilities worked at: Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Lancaster, Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy, Saint Joseph Villa Nursing Center, Emerald Legacy Pointe, Holmes Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center, Eastmont, Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing and Rehab, The Mulberry at Waverly, Nye Point, Louisville Care Center, Newport House an Immanuel Care community
Licensed Practical Nurse
Superb Shifts
Omaha, NE
12.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilities worked at: Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Lancaster, Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy, Saint Joseph Villa Nursing Center, Emerald Legacy Pointe, Holmes Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center, Eastmont, Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing and Rehab, The Mulberry at Waverly, Nye Point, Louisville Care Center, Newport House an Immanuel Care community, Hillcrest Millard (Post-Acute Care), Willows at Gretna, Meadows at Ashland, Banyan at Montclair, Emerald Omaha, Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages, Emerald Nursing and Rehab Brookside, Linden Court, Arbor Care countryside (Madison), Arbor Care Center (Franklin)
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Vista
Lincoln, NE
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Collecting labs
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dial a Nurse
Naples, FL
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Collecting labs
- Facilities worked at: Terracina Gardens (Rehab), The Willough at Naples (Psychiatric)
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care Masters
Fort Myers, FL
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilities worked at: Woodside Health & Rehab Center, Larsen Health Center, Kings Crown at Shell Point (Assisted Living), Gulf Coast Medical Center (Skilled Nursing), The Willough at Naples (Psychiatric Hospital), The Springs at Shellpoint (Assisted Living), Terracina Gardens (Rehab)
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lrs Healthcare
Omaha, NE
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Contracted Facilities: Hillcrest Country Estates Cottages (Retirement Facility)
Licensed Practical Nurse
RX1
Naples, FL
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilities worked at: Heritage Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arden Courts Memory Care
Naples, FL
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
HHA
Help at Home Senior Care
Naples, FL
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples, FL10.2019
Diploma - Diploma
Lely High School
Naples, FL07.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Staff supervision
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Mental health support
- Writing reports
- Home health care
- Verbal and written communication
- Pain management
- Samples collection
- Charting and recording
- Documenting incidents
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Tuberculosis testing
- Tracking symptoms
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Cultural competence
- Counting narcotics
- Caring for wounds
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Patient charting
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Specimen collection
Languages
Creole
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shiftkey
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Uniti Med
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kare
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Superb Shifts
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Vista
10.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dial a Nurse
02.2023 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care Masters
02.2023 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lrs Healthcare
08.2022 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
RX1
05.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arden Courts Memory Care
02.2020 - 11.2020
HHA
Help at Home Senior Care
02.2018 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Diploma - Diploma
Lely High School