Joy McAnear
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 27 years of progressive career history in adult medical-surgical, critical care, and current adult/pediatric PACU in large hospital environments. Extensive work experiences in other countries including the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Service-oriented, organized, and proactive in nature. Highly skilled and trained healthcare professional experienced in providing quality evidence-based patient care within a dynamic and high-pressure environment. Motivated and eager to learn new skills. Seeking to leverage my abilities to successfully fill any PACU or Oncology department nursing vacancy at your facility.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
University Hospital - University Health System
12.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center (Medical Center
04.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical ICU
Lifecare Hospitals of San Antonio
06.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical ICU
Methodist Medical Center
10.2008 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse Oncology & Medical Surgical ICU
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital (Downtown)
12.2006 - 09.2008
RN Gastrointestinal Unit, High Depency & Trach Unit
Ashford and St. Peter's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
10.2004 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse Gastrointestinal Unit
New Cross Hospital Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
03.2002 - 10.2004
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines03-1996
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Telemetry monitoring
- Quality Improvement
- Post-anesthesia care
- Pain management oversight
Certification
- State of Texas - RN #738085
BLS, ACLS, PALS - (Current)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
University Hospital - University Health System
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Center (Medical Center
04.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical ICU
Lifecare Hospitals of San Antonio
06.2017 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical ICU
Methodist Medical Center
10.2008 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse Oncology & Medical Surgical ICU
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital (Downtown)
12.2006 - 09.2008
RN Gastrointestinal Unit, High Depency & Trach Unit
Ashford and St. Peter's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
10.2004 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse Gastrointestinal Unit
New Cross Hospital Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
03.2002 - 10.2004
- State of Texas - RN #738085
BLS, ACLS, PALS - (Current)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
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