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Joan Nippolt

Fairfield

Summary

Adaptable and dedicated health care professional with 7 years of comprehensive clinical nursing experience, who is driven by delivering high-quality patient care. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams in order to deliver optimal clinical outcomes with proven ability to provide care in a fast-paced and changing environment. As a Solano county native, I continue to strive to improve the well being of my community by

utilizing my clinical expertise to develop and implement quality improvement plans that are tailored to high standards of patient safety and evidence-based practice; making for positive patient outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse II

Sutter Solano Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Manage the overall patient care and operation in the operating room with a focus of being an advocate for the surgical patient
  • Provide coordination of the surgical team by ensuring the patient’s safety and a sterile environment by each team member
  • Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care unique to patient needs based on the patient’s surgery emphasizing patient’s interests
  • Fosters and maintains a collaborative environment for a smooth and successful procedure amongst clinical staff and physicians
  • Member of the Pathway to Excellence committee dedicated to creating a positive work environment where nurses are valued and empowered. Integration of evidence based standards into policy and procedure while also focusing on quality standards which improve patient outcomes and satisfaction
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

Clinical Nurse III

Northbay Vacavalley Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2023
  • Provided direct patient care to 3 to 5 patients based on step-down, telemetry, or medical-surgical acuity
  • Stepped into the role of relief charge nurse; overseeing the day-to-day operations of the unit, managing staffing needs, patient assignments, and responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention
  • Served as direct care leader within Shared Governance; led unit-based audits focused on pressure injury prevention ensuring NDNQI compliance standards and detecting early risk utilizing the Braden Scale
  • Provided collaborative care with interdisciplinary teams by partnering up with the wound care team to reduce hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) through enhanced skin assessment protocols and staff education
  • Collaborated with Infection Prevention and Clinical Educators on initiatives to reduce CAUTI, CLABSI, and HAPI; aligning practices with NDNQI benchmarks and hospital-wide quality goals
  • Assisted in performance improvement data collection and dissemination related to patient safety indicators contributing to the hospital’s quality reporting and continuous readiness efforts
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Sonoma State University
05-2019

Associates of Science - Nursing

Solano Community College
05-2018

Skills

  • Surgical Safety and Perioperative Standards
  • Infection Prevention and Risk Reduction
  • Clinical Auditing & Documentation Review
  • Staff Engagement & Education Strategies
  • Evidence-Based practice Implementation
  • Clinical Data Tracking (NDNQI surveys)
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Shared Governance and Frontline Leadership

Certification

Registered Nurse- #95170109 – California Board of Registered Nursing


ACLS 09/2025


BLS 08/2026

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Tagalog
Limited Working

Timeline

Clinical Nurse II

Sutter Solano Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Clinical Nurse III

Northbay Vacavalley Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Sonoma State University

Associates of Science - Nursing

Solano Community College

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