Joanne Morsovillo
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 20+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to pain patients. Knowledgeable about insurance requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Skilled with the Epic software system. Ability to manage phone triage. Competent with direct patient care, procedures and recovery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Supervisor of Clinic Operations
University Of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
04.2002 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for a busy clinic of 50 plus patient, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted in development, review and revision of standard operating policies and procedures in collaboration with senior management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Appraised performance and assisted in staff development.
- Supervised clinical operations and administrative functions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILAssociate of Science - Nursing
Olive Harvey
Chicago, IL12.2001
Skills
- Patient Care Oversight
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Insurance authorization
- Peer to peer reviews
- Oversee clinic operations
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Supervisor of Clinic Operations
University Of Chicago Medical Center
04.2002 - Current
Staff Nurse
University Of Chicago Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Olive Harvey
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