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Joanne Russo

Niagara Falls,NY

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with over 40 years of clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings, including 15 years in emergency and trauma care. Highly skilled in corrections, dialysis, pediatrics, geriatrics, and high-acuity patient management. Proven leadership as a Charge Nurse with expertise in team supervision, emergency response, and care coordination.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse

Fresenlus Kidney Care
Kenmore, NY
01.2021 - 03.2026

Oversee dialysis operations, patient care, emergency response, staff coordination, educate patients and ensure compliance.

Step-down Unit Care Manager of Covid Unit

Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
06.2020 - 12.2020

Managed high acuity patients transitioning from ICU

Registered Nurse

Department of Juvenile Detention
Las Vegas, NV
2020 - 2020

Provided medical and mental health care to juveniles; coordinated with behavioral health teams

Registered Nurse

Idaho Department of Corrections
Boise, ID
02.2017 - 02.2019

Conducted assessments, treatments and emergency response in correctional setting

Registered Nurse

Southern Desert Correctional Center
Clark County, NV
02.2014 - 02.2017

Managed care for 2,100+ inmates; provided triage, emergency care and mental health support

Registered Nurse

Boulder City Hospital ER
Boulder City, NV
02.2014 - 02.2017

ER nurse and relief supervisor; provided triage and emergency interventions

Education

AAS - Nursing

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY
1994

LPN - Nursing

Niagra Orleans BOCES
Niagara Falls, NY
1985

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Clinical leadership
  • Care coordination
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Fresenlus Kidney Care
01.2021 - 03.2026

Step-down Unit Care Manager of Covid Unit

Sentara Obici Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse

Idaho Department of Corrections
02.2017 - 02.2019

Registered Nurse

Southern Desert Correctional Center
02.2014 - 02.2017

Registered Nurse

Boulder City Hospital ER
02.2014 - 02.2017

Registered Nurse

Department of Juvenile Detention
2020 - 2020

AAS - Nursing

Niagara County Community College

LPN - Nursing

Niagra Orleans BOCES