JONISE CHARLOT
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Seeking a Registered Nurse position in the long term care , Home Health Care or Hospital setting. Special interest medical/surgical. Bilingual speaking professional with over 9 years experience as an effective advocate for patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Identified and coordinated patient and family care to support patients and families in home or assisted living facility.
- Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Supervised, Trained, guided, supported LPN , CNA, HHA & care providers.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
Registered Nurse
ONE AT HOME PALM BEACH
01.2017 - 09.2021
- IV infusion/ IV therapy
- Wound Care
- Patient admissions and discharges.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Extensive experience working in homes with disabled adults.
- Experience with Medicare Guidelines OASIS
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's
- Measured urine/ lab work and delivered specimens to lab/
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Trained and supervise new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Medical Assitant
Tromans Marie MD
05.2013 - 01.2018
- Schedules patient flow to clinic based on predetermined appointment arrangements to allow clinic to serve adequate number of patients established by grant requirements.
- Adheres to all Clinic policies on safety and security; maintains restricted areas safe by safeguarding keyless entry codes and computer system passwords in strict confidentiality, organize office files and front-desk areas.
- Calling patients daily to confirm next day's appointment and to Verified method of payment.
- Attend scheduled department staff and clinical meetings.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
Supervisor
HMS/HOST Restaurant
11.2005 - 03.2016
- Received exemplary and exceeds expectation" ratings on all performance reviews.
- Cited for excellence in interpersonal communications, teamwork, customer service, flexibility and reliability.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with customers from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Transformed difficult customers into loyal, repeat guests by leveraging strengths in premium service delivery and ability to find win-win resolutions.
- Commended for multitasking abilities; frequently assigned largest section of restaurant during peak dining hours.
- Recognized for superior performance and dedicated service commitment through four-time awards as Employee of Month 2006.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING BSN
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2022
Associate of Science - NURSING
Techni-Pro Institute
Boca Raton, FL2016
Associate of Arts - NURSING
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL01.2011
Associate of Arts - MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
Florida Career College
WEST PALM BEACH2008
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge/Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion/Compassionate caregiver
- Committed team player/Adaptable
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Insulin medication assistance/Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Medical laboratory procedures professional/Patient and family advocacy
- Efficient and reliable team player/Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate/Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
- Feeding assistance expert/Qualified lab result evaluator
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist/Diabetes and nutrition educator
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert/Feeding assistance aptness
- Patient evaluation/intervention/Patient/family focused
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Strong Assessment Skills Patient Care Needs
- Patient Advocacy
Personal Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , Available for all shifts, extended hours and weekend assignments.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
ONE AT HOME PALM BEACH
01.2017 - 09.2021
Medical Assitant
Tromans Marie MD
05.2013 - 01.2018
Supervisor
HMS/HOST Restaurant
11.2005 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - NURSING BSN
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - NURSING
Techni-Pro Institute
Associate of Arts - NURSING
Palm Beach State College
Associate of Arts - MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
Florida Career College