Joni Ross
Hawkinsville,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Houston Healthcare
06.2008 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Oversaw the daily operations of a maternal/newborn unit and its staff.
- Monitored and maintained appropriate staffing for day shift and night shit.
Pharmacy Technician
ElderCare Pharmacy
11.1999 - 06.2008
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
Patient Care Technician
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
12.2005 - 12.2007
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia College
Cochran, GA05.2005
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV setup
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR Systems
- Intake and discharge
- Relationship Building
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Staff Supervision
- HIPAA Education
Certification
CPR Certified- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
NRP Certified- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Houston Healthcare
06.2008 - Current
Patient Care Technician
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
12.2005 - 12.2007
Pharmacy Technician
ElderCare Pharmacy
11.1999 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia College