Open To Work
Joy Venable
Registered nurse
Mocksville,NC
Work Preference
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered nurse/ nurse team lead
Hospice of the Piedmont
High Point
01.2023 - Current
- I provide direct supervision to 22 employees in a Hospice Inpatient unit.
- Assist the Director with developing new schedules and processes to promote better continuity of care.
- I am instrumental in the onboarding of new staff by providing direct patient care.
- Instruct on electronic medical records, proper documentation, symptom management medications and how to assess symptoms of the terminally ill.
- Assist with service recovery when needed.
- Assist with preparing staff for surveys.
State surveyor
North Carolina Department of Health and Human services: Division of Health Service Regulation: Home Health and Hospice
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Part of a team of 2-3 other nurse surveyors that conducted on site surveys/inspections for Home Health and Hospice agencies to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Performed standard, complaint and recertification surveys for Home Health and Hospice agencies.
- Reviewed medical records, clinical documentation using various forms of electronic medical record platforms.
- Prepared detailed reports that included statements of deficiencies, documenting any non-compliance issues and sent reports to CMS.
- Developed strong analytical skills during this time.
- Communicated with facility senior management, staff members and patients and families in order to investigate any concerns and determine the agency was following proper State and Federal guidelines.
- Followed the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and CMS guidelines and regulations in order to perform surveys.
- Traveled throughout North Carolina for surveys. Travel was at least 1 week per month.
Staff nurse
Correctional facility
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Completed initial assessments for new inmates.
- Monitored and provided care for inmates with a chronic illness.
- Assessed and treated injuries by following standard physician orders.
- Medication passes twice daily
- Communicated with physician, Sheriff deputies and kept documentation up to date.
- Followed company policy and procedures as well as the jail procedures.
- CPR certification kept up date
Nurse Manager for Triage, On-Call Department
Trellis Supportive Care
Winston-Salem
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Oversaw and managed the triage, on-call service to patients and families within 13 counties, seven days/week through the direct supervision of RN's and LPN's.
- Provided nursing services, including patient assessment's, management of symptoms, preventative measures, and continuous education according to individualized plans of care.
- Provided leadership to staff to ensure short- and long-term goals are met by developing standards of performance and capitalizing on employee strengths, supporting the Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Evidence-based practice.
- Completed medical record audits to ensure proper treatment, planning, and interventions in accordance with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing requirements.
- Worked to identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes and promote safety trough onboarding, preceptorship, and overall knowledge of programming within the organization.
- Continuously broadened the knowledge base of CMS revisions/guidelines, so that staff members had awareness of changes to promote optimal and safe patient care.
- Served as a key leader along with members of senior leadership to discuss and implement quality initiatives to improve CAHPS scores.
- Served as key contact for patient and family members for service recovery needs.
- Maintained all staff personnel records and served as a mentor to those through direct supervision and maintained bi-weekly payroll for direct reports.
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Davidson County
Lexington
06.2011 - 06.2019
- Served as a clinical staff nurse at the Hinkle House, in-patient unit.
- Management of terminally ill patients in need of symptom management.
- Collaborated with the Medical Director(s), Advanced Practice Nurses, clinical staff, and leadership team to maintain an open line of communication for patient care and advocacy related needs.
- Preceptor and mentor to new and existing clinical staff regarding policy and procedures, symptom management of terminally ill patients, and compliant documentation as evidenced by the Standards of Care and Medicare regulations.
- Assisted with the implementation and training of HPMS, electronic medical record.
- Oversaw the clinical documentation of all LPN and CNA staff.
- Served as lead weekend charge nurse for a period of approximately 2 years and participated in onboarding of new staff, preceptorship, and participation of clinical team meetings.
Director of Nursing
Brookstone Terrace of Clemmons
Clemmons
12.2010 - 01.2011
- Assumed responsibility with the senior leadership team for the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of the budgetary process for designated area(s).
- Assurance that nursing workload was measured, and resources were allocated based on industry benchmark and patient needs to optimize the provision of quality, cost effective care.
- Provided administrative oversight to facility staff for all adult patients.
- Provided leadership to facility staff by developing standards of performance and recognizing strengths. Assured that appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.
- Completed all required audits and submit based on Organizational requirements.
- Monitored and approve all time and labor.
- Coordinated nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of care.
- Worked in conjunction other members of senior leadership to oversee budgetary needs for the facility through monitoring processes for designated area.
Winston Salem Pediatrics
07.2010 - 09.2010
Bermuda Village
05.2009 - 07.2009
Trellis Supportive Care, formerly known as Hospice and Palliative Care Center (Davie Branch)
03.2005 - 03.2009
Davie County Health Department
09.1999 - 03.2005
Davis Hospital
03.1996 - 09.1999
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
05.1996 - 10.1996
Education
Associates - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NCSkills
- Attention to detail, communication, leadership skills, mentoring, computer skills, compassion, caring, typing, medical terminology, nursing skills, ability to have difficult conversations
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Registered nurse/ nurse team lead
Hospice of the Piedmont
01.2023 - Current
State surveyor
North Carolina Department of Health and Human services: Division of Health Service Regulation: Home Health and Hospice
10.2021 - 01.2023
Staff nurse
Correctional facility
07.2021 - 10.2021
Nurse Manager for Triage, On-Call Department
Trellis Supportive Care
10.2018 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Davidson County
06.2011 - 06.2019
Director of Nursing
Brookstone Terrace of Clemmons
12.2010 - 01.2011
Winston Salem Pediatrics
07.2010 - 09.2010
Bermuda Village
05.2009 - 07.2009
Trellis Supportive Care, formerly known as Hospice and Palliative Care Center (Davie Branch)
03.2005 - 03.2009
Davie County Health Department
09.1999 - 03.2005
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
05.1996 - 10.1996
Davis Hospital
03.1996 - 09.1999
Associates - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
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