Joseph Graceffa - RN
Racine,United States
Summary
Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Lakeshore at Siena - Ascension Living
Racine, WI
02.2023 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 60-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
Nurse
Ascension Living - Lakeshore At Siena
Racine, WI
12.2018 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Experienced in skilled nursing applications with Log-term, Rehab, and Memory care units.
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Erickson Ambulance Service
Racine, WI
10.1998 - 12.1999
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing - ADN
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI12.2021
Skills
- Wound Management
- Treatment Recommendations
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Education
- Nurse Leadership
Accomplishments
Deans List Honoree ( Spring Semester 2016 - 2017 )
Deans List Honoree ( Fall Semester 2017 - 2018 )
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (August 22nd,1998)
- Correctional Officer Preservice Training - (February 18th, 2000)
- Machine Tool / CNC Bootcamp - (June 9th, 2006)
- Nursing Assistant Program - (March 1st, 2018)
- Basic Life Support Training - ( active-November, 2022)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Lakeshore at Siena - Ascension Living
02.2023 - Current
Nurse
Ascension Living - Lakeshore At Siena
12.2018 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Erickson Ambulance Service
10.1998 - 12.1999
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing - ADN
Gateway Technical College