JOEBELLE ANDRUS
Ogden,UT
Summary
I am a hardworking and passionate Nurse seeking to gain a position where I can utilize, use, and share knowledge in the healthcare field with the Public. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Support Specialist/Nurse Preceptor
Biolife Plasma Service
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for training new Medical Support Specialist
- Familiarizing them with roles and responsibilities of Medical Support Specialist
- iansDetermine donor eligibility accurately and promptly using Medical Affairs Guidelines set forth by Medical Affairs team of Physic
- Evaluate and manage donor reaction(s) at the facility as outlined in the SOPs
- Manage donor deferral; review test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results per applicable SOPs
- Initiation and investigation of Post Donation Information (PDI)
- Refer to Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, problem-solving, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility
- Conduct pre-placement evaluation of new hires to include assessment of medical history questionnaire
- Maintain appropriate employee medical records
- Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER
- Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
George E Whalen Veteran's Home
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assess the health of every resident in the Unit and document using PCC
- Administer bedside care
- Call the Physician and family members of any changes in their baseline status.
Pre-Admission Testing Nurse
Golden Ridge Surgery Center
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Call and interview patients to obtain medical history
- Send anticoagulant stop order to PCP/Specialist before every procedure
- Give preadmission instructions to patients
- Help patients understand the process of their upcoming procedure
- Answers any questions or concerns they have regarding their procedure.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real time.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Weekend Nurse Supervisor
Spring Ridge Park
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Supervises Q Maps and Resident Care Associates
- Serves as Manager on duty in the absence of the Executive Director and Wellness Director
- Manages and oversees the operation of the facility
- Ensures that the wellness and well-being of the residents are at a maximum level.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Managed that the facility complied with HIPAA, OSHA, and other applicable guidelines.
- Trained, evaluated, and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide the best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients to provide the most effective medical advice.
I/DD Administrative Nurse/Field Nurse
PASCO
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Complete extensive intake which includes reviewing, training, and educating caregivers on medications, disease processes, and skills
- Develop detailed Protocols for everyone to describe their care carefully
- Teach QMAP and G Tube classes, including scheduled observation and supervision
- Tracking MD and Dental visits to ensure IDD clients are seen regularly
- Update MD orders and medications on MAR.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Administer medication to each resident
- Providing bedside care such as wound dressing, catheter and colostomy change, enteral feeding, and giving injections
- Enter data related to residents in PCC
- Call on-call Physicians regarding resident's status change
- Take verbal orders from Physicians
- Accept medication deliveries.
- Collaborated with aninterdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Greetings and rooms patients as they come in
- Collects chief complaints, vitals, and other vital information from the patients
- Assists Providers during small procedures
- Calls patients, other clinics, and pharmacies under Provider's instructions
- Administers immunizations and other medications to the patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
Master’s Degree in Public Health -
Argosy University
Denver, CO12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service -
Lyceum of The Philippines
Philippines03.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO07.2017
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Fluent in English and Tagalog
- Compassionate
- Strong decision maker
- Self-starter
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Patient Relations
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
- December 2013 Employee of the Month at Denver CARES Detoxification
- Nominee for Employee of the year 2013
- Capstone Project: Public Health Grant Application
Internship
- Department of Foreign Affairs Philippines, Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Service
- Exempla Lutheran Telemetry Department, Certified Nursing Assistant
- American Heart Association, Master’s Degree in Public Health
- Sunny Acres, LPN
- Avamere Nursing Home,LPN
- Cherry Creek Nursing Home, LPN
Timeline
Medical Support Specialist/Nurse Preceptor
Biolife Plasma Service
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
George E Whalen Veteran's Home
08.2021 - 12.2021
Pre-Admission Testing Nurse
Golden Ridge Surgery Center
06.2020 - 07.2021
Weekend Nurse Supervisor
Spring Ridge Park
12.2019 - 04.2020
I/DD Administrative Nurse/Field Nurse
PASCO
01.2019 - 01.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2018 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2017 - 07.2018
Master’s Degree in Public Health -
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service -
Lyceum of The Philippines
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Concorde Career College
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