John Ponce De Leon
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Adjunct faculty member with 10+ years of experience in didactic, online, and clinical instruction. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient & students needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with certification in neurosciences and medical surgical nursing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse / Team Lead
Mayo Clinic
10.2014 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Elevated teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, fostering collaborative work environment conducive to problem-solving and continuous learning.
- Acted as interim stroke coordinator for a period of 4 months; performing duties of data tracking, managing meetings, organizing a symposium and implementing new protocols and policies.
- Received certification as an Epic Trainer during the implementation process. Responsibilities included learning the new system and training the physicians in a classroom setting consisting of 10-20 providers.
Adjunct Professor of Nursing
Brookline College
10.2013 - 10.2023
- Facilitated courses in the online (20 students), didactic(40 students), and clinical settings (6 students).
- Taught two sections of an 8 week online course and one 8-10 week clinical rotation per semester.
- Enhanced student clinical skills by incorporating evidence-based practice and simulation techniques into lessons.
- Evaluated student performance in clinical settings, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
- Served as role model for professional behavior and ethical decision-making in the clinical environment.
- Facilitated meaningful debriefing sessions after clinical experiences, encouraging reflective thinking and self-assessment among students.
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
04.2008 - 10.2014
- Acted as a trainer for registered nurses in the implementation of an electronic health record in a 640 bed hospital
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing With An Emphasis in Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pima Medical Institue
Mesa, AZ12.2007
Skills
- Care Planning
- Medical Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Healthcare technology
- Team building
- Staff development
- Decision making
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Care Plan Development
Certification
- Certified Neuroscience Registerd Nurse, American Board of Neuroscience Nursing - 2013-Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse / Team Lead
Mayo Clinic
10.2014 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Nursing
Brookline College
10.2013 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
04.2008 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Nursing With An Emphasis in Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pima Medical Institue