Joan Jackson, RN, BSN

**** ***** ****** ***

Fort Mill, SC 29708

803-***-**** (c)

ac4g8q@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner by using my education, communication skills, intuitive assessment skills, knowledge, and critical thinking to care for and treat patients in need.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Over 10 years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse

Critical care nursing experience in Neuro-Surgical ICU

Able to perform a comprehensive and detailed patient assessment

Interpersonal and technical skills necessary for clinical area of nursing

Facilitated training of EMR implementation and changes at Carolinas HealthCare System

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to implement appropriate intervention

Able to develop quick rapport with patients, staff and physicians

Skilled at working with persons of diverse cultures and age groups

Record of reliability and responsibility

Dedicated to providing quality care

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

February 2015-present Registered Nurse

Neuro-Surgical ICU

Carolinas Healthcare System

Charlotte, NC

Provides direct patient care for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, as well as trauma patients with significant head trauma

Code Stroke patients

Cross trained for Epilepsy Unit

April 2011- Feb 2015 Travel Nurse

Telemetry and Progressive Care Units

Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group

Florence, SC

Provided direct patient care for cardiac and CHF population

Educate patient and family regarding patient care upon discharge

Cared for post cardiothoracic surgical patients on a PCU until discharge

Cared for trauma stepdown patients 3:1 ratio

July 2007- Feb 2015 Registered Nurse

Telemetry Unit

Carolinas Healthcare System

Pineville, NC

Responsible for providing direct patient care of cardiac telemetry patients.

Evaluate effectiveness of care given to patient.

Educate patient and family regarding heart-healthy lifestyle.

Clinical preceptor for nursing students and new graduates.

Charge Nurse

Dec 2006- July 2007 Licensed Practical Nurse

Group Home

York County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs

York, SC

Administered medications to consumers with various health complications, including severe to profound MR.

Scheduled follow up appointments for consumers in group home as needed.

Assisted in educating new staff on medication administration.

EDUCATION:

Masters of Science in Nursing 2017

South University Online

Savannah, GA

Bachelors of Science in Nursing 2010

University of South Carolina Upstate

Spartanburg, SC

Associate of Science in Nursing 2007

University of South Carolina

Lancaster, SC

Licensed Practical Nurse 2006

University of South Carolina

Lancaster, SC

Certifications

AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

NC and SC APRN License

Registered Nurse License, State of South Carolina

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

References

Emily Rayfield 704-***-****

Jennifer Lutz 704-***-****

Stephanie Limesand 701-***-****

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