Joy Anders
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 16+ years of experience accustomed ot treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offers excellent clinical knowledge and judgement combines with strong documentation skills . Well versed in managing emergent cases with grace and dignity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Home Healthcare
12.2011 - 02.2023
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- ACES award nominee for excellence in nursing.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mckeesport Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Daisy award nominee for excellence in patient care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
West Mifflin, PA05.2007
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Intakes and Discharges
- Intravenous Injections
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Condition Management
- Heart Failure
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Status Updates
- Conflict Resolution
- Wound Care Management
- Intravenous Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Skill Development
- Patient Education
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Chest Tubes
- Treatment Recommendations
- Emergency Procedures
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Dietary Requirements
- Nursing Process
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Clear Patient Communication
- Client Satisfaction
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- Diet and Nutrition
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Test Interpretations
- Medical Supply Management
- Microsoft Office
- Routine Examinations
Certification
- WTA certification, UPMC Home Healthcare -March 2019
- OCA certification, UPMC Home Healthcare-June 2022
- BLS
- LVAD
Timeline
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Home Healthcare
12.2011 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mckeesport Hospital
01.2007 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
- WTA certification, UPMC Home Healthcare -March 2019
- OCA certification, UPMC Home Healthcare-June 2022
- BLS
- LVAD
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