Juanita Abernathy
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in medication administration and mentoring staff. Recognized for creating a collaborative atmosphere that enhances patient care and supports ongoing improvement initiatives. Prepared to lead transformative changes in nursing practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Nurse Manager
St.Louis Forensic Treatment Center
St Louis
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions to enhance patient coping skills and engagement.
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes and wellness strategies.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to patient care standards and enhancing overall care quality.
- Coordinated daily operations, optimizing unit workflow and effectively managing resources.
- Facilitated staff training sessions on best practices and updated procedures.
- Monitored staff performance, providing targeted coaching and formal counseling to support professional growth.
Registered Nurse
SSM Hospital
St.Louis
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Saint Louisq
03.2011 - 03.2021
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients in a safe environment.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create and implement individualized patient care plans that improved patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on dialysis techniques and equipment use to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control and safety protocols during procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues during treatment sessions to minimize downtime and ensure continuous patient support.
Hemodialysis Nurse
Fresinious
Saint Louis
10.2008 - 2011
- Administer hemodialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Operate and troubleshoot dialysis machines and related equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Created infection control protocols for dialysis unit, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Consulted with nephrologists regarding complex cases requiring specialized medical interventions.
- Offered emotional support to patients and families, enhancing their coping mechanisms during treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Sanford Brown
Missouri05-2008
Skills
- Hemodialysis administration
- Care planning
- Medication management
- Infection control protocols
- Utilization management
- Healthcare regulations
- Performance evaluation
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Continuous improvement
- Communication
- Therapeutic communication
- Emotional support
Timeline
Program Nurse Manager
St.Louis Forensic Treatment Center
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
SSM Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2024
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2011 - 03.2021
Hemodialysis Nurse
Fresinious
10.2008 - 2011
Associate of Applied Science -
Sanford Brown