Joseph Stanfa
Willow Springs,USA
Summary
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. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objective
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Provide care to Veterans experiencing psychiatric emergencies
- Employ therapeutic communication techniques for patient de-escalation
- Provide emergency medications as needed
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans for veterans.
- Administered psychiatric medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitor and provide holistic care to Veterans with a variety of complex and chronic conditions
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of telemetry monitoring processes.
- Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
- Monitored and interpreted telemetry data to assess patient conditions and respond to changes promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Loyola Medicine, MacNeal Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Provide patient-centered care to acutely ill cardiac patients
- Interpret and respond to abnormal cardiac rhythms
- Float to various units within the hospital, including ICU
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols while ensuring patient safety.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on telemetry best practices, promoting professional development and clinical skills enhancement.
Patient Care Technician, Psychiatric Older Adult
AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center, Aurora
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Ensure a safe, welcoming milieu conducive to healing
- Ensure patients' needs are met in a timely fashion
- Float to other units within the behavioral health hospital
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient vital signs and documenting observations.
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients during daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05-2020
Bachelor of Science -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05-2018
Skills
- Team player
- Punctual with excellent time management
- Excellent communication
- Creative problem solving
- Therapeutic communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
Certification
BLS Provider
AWARDS
Fox Valley Heart Fund Scholarship, Dean's List — Spring/Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Magna Cum Laude
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
11.2021 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Loyola Medicine, MacNeal Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
Patient Care Technician, Psychiatric Older Adult
AMITA Health Mercy Medical Center, Aurora
07.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science -
College of DuPage