Joyce Pena
New Port Richey,FL
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
4
4
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adventhealth North Pinellas
Tarpon Springs, Florida
10.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
Registered Nurse
Adventhealth Tampa
Tampa, Florida
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Springhill
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
San Jose, California
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatments.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and conditions.
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
Clearwater, Florida
04.2016 - 12.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Mentored junior staff on nursing best practices and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Tampa General
Tampa, Florida
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Northeast
San Antonio, Texas
08.2004 - 05.2009
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Health
Dallas, Texas
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas
01.1995 - 05.1999
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX 09.1992 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 08.1988 - 06.1990
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adventhealth North Pinellas
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Adventhealth Tampa
07.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Springhill
06.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
04.2016 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Tampa General
06.2013 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Medical City Fort Worth
05.2010 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital Northeast
08.2004 - 05.2009
Registered Nurse
Baylor Health
01.2000 - 01.2003
Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
01.1995 - 05.1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brookhaven College
09.1992 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Iowa State University
08.1988 - 06.1990