Joanne Weinhardt BSN RN
Fort Worth,TX
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Summary
Strategic RN with experience excelling in patient navigation and care coordination. Proven ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in developing patient-centered care plans and promoting community resource referrals, ensuring optimal outcomes through compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail.
Work History
RN, Surgical Oncology Navigator
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, ID
01.2023 - 05.2026
- Developed and led patient navigation program supporting patients across diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Managed tumor board and partnered in committees to align care plans and optimize outcomes.
- Program coordinator for upcoming NAPRC accreditation.
RN, Breast Health Navigator
Williamson Medical Center
Franklin, TN
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Patient advocate helping women and their families through the entire breast cancer process from suspicious findings on imaging through the biopsy process, surgeries, treatments, and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN, Medical Oncology
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, ID
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed quality care for cancer patients and administered chemotherapy, symptom treatment, and supportive care.
- Provided care for medical and end of life patients. Adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to supportive care.
- Developed, implemented, and collaborated individualized patient care plans with the medical team in formulating a plan of care to ensure optimum patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Precepted graduate nurses and new nursing staff.
RN, Cardiology
Cardiovascular Consultants Of Idaho
Boise, ID
05.2008 - 05.2009
- In the clinic setting, assessed the health status of patients through comprehensive health histories, performed physical health assessments, vital signs, and ekgs. Assisted physicians with stress testing. Scheduled and assessed labs and tests. Educated and supported patients.
RN, ICU
St. Lukes Regional Medical Center
Boise, ID
01.1996 - 11.2000
- Provided quality critical care for surgical intensive care patients and collaborated with the team.
- Provided education and support for the patients and their families.
RN, ICU
Highlands Regional Medical Center
Sebring, FL
06.1993 - 12.1995
- Provided critical patient care in a medical and surgical intensive care unit with close observation and collaborated with the medical team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FLSkills
Patient Navigation & Care Coordination
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Partnering in Program Development
Excellent communication skills (in person and by phone)
Attention to detail and highly organized
Multitasking efficiently and effectively
Timeline
RN, Surgical Oncology Navigator
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 05.2026
RN, Breast Health Navigator
Williamson Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2022
RN, Medical Oncology
St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
11.2014 - 06.2018
RN, Cardiology
Cardiovascular Consultants Of Idaho
05.2008 - 05.2009
RN, ICU
St. Lukes Regional Medical Center
01.1996 - 11.2000
RN, ICU
Highlands Regional Medical Center
06.1993 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Florida