Joseph Wapniewski
Williamsville,NY
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 37 years of diverse experience in patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and facility needs related to daily assignments. Offering expertise in medical and psychiatric nursing with specialty infectious disease, and IV Therapy.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Mental Health Nurse
OMH, Buffalo Psychiatric Center
11.2003 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for clients with mental health disorders.
- Advocated on behalf of vulnerable populations with complex needs, coordinating services from various agencies to ensure seamless access to essential resources.
- Managed crisis situations effectively and efficiently, utilizing de-escalation techniques when necessary while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients, addressing both physical and mental health needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing effective transitional care, ensuring continuity between inpatient and outpatient settings.
- While at BPC initial staff position 7 years staff charge inpatient adult units
- promoted to Staff Growth and education worked 12 years and was the Director of education for the facility of approximately 500 staff for 9 years
- responsible for training requirements to meet facility needs.
- Transferred to nursing December 2023 to be back in nursing title present Community Mental Health nurse.
Infusion Therapy Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
07.1992 - 11.2003
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Case Management of approximately 40 patients at a time including liaison for specific Infectious disease physicians.
- Physician partner with 2 Infections disease physicians, Coordinated home nursing care for all of their IV patients
- 2 years of management experience for 25 RN's and 5 contract nurses
Staff RN ICU
Erie County Medical Center
11.1991 - 07.1992
- Critical Care nurse in Medical ICU with rotations to CCU and Trauma ICU
- Position required Charge nurse rotations
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
Infusion Therapy Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association Of Western NY
07.1989 - 11.1991
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Case management of homebound individuals receiving IV rx's
RN Staff ICU
Millard Fillmore Hospital Gates Circle
04.1987 - 07.1989
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Primary care working with the Ventilator dependent individual
Education
Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL04.2015
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Millard Fillmore School of Nursing
3 Gates Circle Buffalo NY04.1987
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Clinical Documentation
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks and organize workload
- Supervision and administration skills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Community Mental Health Nurse
OMH, Buffalo Psychiatric Center
11.2003 - Current
Infusion Therapy Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association
07.1992 - 11.2003
Staff RN ICU
Erie County Medical Center
11.1991 - 07.1992
Infusion Therapy Nurse
Visiting Nurse Association Of Western NY
07.1989 - 11.1991
RN Staff ICU
Millard Fillmore Hospital Gates Circle
04.1987 - 07.1989
Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Millard Fillmore School of Nursing
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