Joyce Pearson
Austin,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a successful track record at St. David's Medical Center. Demonstrates exceptional patient and family-focused care and critical thinking skills. Highly skilled in medication administration and patient assessments, consistently meeting tight deadlines. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient needs and goals are met, showcasing a high level of personal accountability and attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advocated for patients' needs, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure the highest quality of care possible during their rehabilitation journey.
- Promoted effective pain management strategies among patients, incorporating both pharmacological approaches as well as alternative methods when appropriate.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, offering a compassionate presence during difficult times of transition and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. David's Medical Center
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
RN Case Manager
A*Med Community Hospice
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Assessed patients' continued eligibility for hospice services
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan
- Closely collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to make necessary decisions to ensure fulfilling patient needs and goals
Registered Nurse
St. David's Texas Neuro Institute
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, nursing diagnoses, and evaluations
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas
- Managed care for post-operative spinal surgery patients through discharge
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSkills
- High level of personal accountability
- Adept at managing deadlines
- Problem resolution capability
- Medical-Surgical direct patient care experience
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Excellent attention to detail
- Adaptable
- Safe Medication and IV administration
- Hospice & Palliative care experience
- Patient Assessments
Credentials
- RN
- CRRN
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Texas State Board of Nursing, # 849563
- [CRRN] [The Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board/ARN] [Certification # 00317608, valid through June 30, 2027]
- Basic Cardiac Life Support- Renewed 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. David's Medical Center
08.2015 - 08.2020
RN Case Manager
A*Med Community Hospice
02.2015 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
St. David's Texas Neuro Institute
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Texas State Board of Nursing, # 849563
- [CRRN] [The Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board/ARN] [Certification # 00317608, valid through June 30, 2027]
- Basic Cardiac Life Support- Renewed 2023
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Austin Community College
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