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JoEllen MacLeod
nurse
Binghamton,NY
Work Preference
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience at United Health Service Hospitals, specializing in individualized care plans and patient support. Expertise in patient health monitoring and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes. Strong communication skills focused on patient education and advocacy, ensuring adherence to healthcare best practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
United Health Service Hospitals
Binghamton, USA
08.2024 - Current
- Deliver compassionate patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and implement evidence-based practices to enhance healthcare outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients during challenging situations.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in accordance with health standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- 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.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Medical Assistant
United Health Service Hospitals
Binghamton, USA
09.2019 - 07.2024
- Provided comprehensive patient care, coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and streamline medical processes.
- Meticulously maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facilitating seamless information exchange.
- Offered compassionate support to patients, addressing concerns and providing education on health management strategies.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and health maintenance.
Medical Assistant
Binghamton Gastroenterology
Binghamton, New York
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Supported administrative staff by processing payments.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
SUNY at Binghamton
Binghamton, NY10.2025
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Tompkins Community College
Dryden, NY05.2024
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - MEDICAL ASSISTING
Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY05.2014
Skills
- Healthcare customer service skills
- Experience in childcare for all ages
- Monitoring patients effectively through assessments
- Nursing knowledge, including medical terminology
- Counseling for addiction treatment options
- Intervention strategies for crises
- Telemetry experience with medical documentation expertise
- Development of care plans for patients in need
- Emergency response training, including CPR certification
- Mental health nursing practices for diverse populations
- Precision in documentation within healthcare settings
- Collaboration within healthcare teams for optimal outcomes
- Strong communication abilities for patient engagement and support
- Empathetic approach to patient care
Certification
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- RN License
- Graduate Nurse
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Languages
English
Nursing Licenses
RN, 05/01/27, NY
Accomplishments
President's list at Binghamton University
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
United Health Service Hospitals
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
United Health Service Hospitals
09.2019 - 07.2024
Medical Assistant
Binghamton Gastroenterology
07.2014 - 09.2019
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
SUNY at Binghamton
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
Tompkins Community College
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - MEDICAL ASSISTING
Broome Community College