Joan Ras
Banning,CA
Summary
Clinical nursing professional with extensive experience in team leadership, patient care coordination, and quality improvement initiatives. Strong focus on fostering collaborative environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes, and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Expertise in clinical management, staff development, and regulatory compliance. Respected for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager
Desert Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Communicates effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluates employee performance and provides feedback.
- Promotes high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
Clinical Nurse
Pennstate Hampden Medical Center
Enola, Pennsylvania
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- 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
UPMC West Shore
Enola, PA
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Adjunct Faculty
York College of Pennsylvania
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Employed as adjunct faculty during clinical rotation of BSN students in their Psychiatric Nursing clinical experience in Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.
- Fall 2020 and Spring 2021
Clinical Nurse
Pinnacle Health Systems, Inc. (UPMC Harrisburg)
07.2006 - 07.2018
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor for Psychiatric Nursing
Messiah College
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Employed as Adjunct Clinical Instructor for Psychiatric Nursing clinical rotations in Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, guiding students in their learning experience in the clinical setting.
- Fall Semester of 2013, 2014 & 2015
Clinical Nurse
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
05.2009 - 06.2015
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Pennsylvania State University (Harrisburg Campus)
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Employed as adjunct clinical instructor during clinical rotation of BSN accelerated program students in their Psychiatric Nursing clinical experience in Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.
- Summer 2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame University
03.1994
Skills
- Strong independent work
- Skilled in building rapport with patients
- Efficient problem-solving
- Team leader
- Patient care oversight
- Coaching and guidance
- Employee scheduling
- Skilled in EPIC, Cerner, All Scripts
- Leadership experience
- Skilled in enhancing patient throughput
- Patient documentation oversight
- Patient engagement strategies
- Advocate for patient safety initiatives
Certification
- RN Licensure - State of California : Expires August 31, 2025
- BLS Certification - Expires December 2025
- ACLS Certification - Expires December 2025
Awards
2020 University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Cameos of Caring Awardee
Timeline
Clinical Manager
Desert Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Pennstate Hampden Medical Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
Adjunct Faculty
York College of Pennsylvania
09.2020 - 05.2021
Clinical Nurse
UPMC West Shore
08.2018 - 10.2021
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Pennsylvania State University (Harrisburg Campus)
06.2014 - 08.2014
Adjunct Clinical Instructor for Psychiatric Nursing
Messiah College
09.2013 - 12.2015
Clinical Nurse
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
05.2009 - 06.2015
Clinical Nurse
Pinnacle Health Systems, Inc. (UPMC Harrisburg)
07.2006 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame University
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