John Polete
New Orleans
Summary
Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Hardworking professional well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
St Margaret's Daughters Home
New Orleans
06.2025 - Current
- Staff Nurse caring for residents in need of long term care.
- Nights part time
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Staff Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
New Orleans
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Staff nurse caring for adults on Medical-Surgical Uni
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing difficult diagnoses or treatments.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Professional Nursing
Charity Hospital School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12-1989
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Diagnostic testing
- Confidentiality compliance
- Care coordination
- Care planning
- Patient safety
- Disease prevention
- Tracheostomy care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- EPIC EMR software
- Critical care
- Mental health nursing
- EMR / EHR
- Home health care
- Direct patient care
- Ethical practice
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Health promotion
- Nursing process
- Patient counseling
- Emergency procedures
- Emergency care
- Geriatric nursing
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Cardiac nursing
- Vaccine administration
- Surgical nursing
- Intake and discharge
- Respiratory support
- Medication and IV administration
- Specimen collection
- Hospice and palliative care
- Hospice care
- Patient care
- Regulatory compliance
- Diabetes management
- IV management
- Vitals monitoring
- Compassionate and caring
- Analytical skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Ventilator care
Timeline
Staff Nurse
St Margaret's Daughters Home
06.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
10.2022 - 07.2025
Diploma in Nursing - Professional Nursing
Charity Hospital School of Nursing
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