JOANN SHEETS, FNP-MS, RN-BSN-BC

* ********* *****,

Brightwaters, NY 11718

631-***-****/ad0s8w@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Specialized Nurse Practitioner utilizing Leadership and Educational Development while Providing Comprehensive Patient Care Treatments, Screening, Research, and Management of Disease Processes.

Summary of Qualifications

Solid Communication, interpersonal and patient service skills

Able to work independently and as a cooperative team member.

Leadership skills, able to supervise all staff, novice & experienced.

Sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of patients and families

Proven ability to respond immediately and confidently to emergencies.

Skilled in providing a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Dedicated, enthusiastic, people-oriented leader, works independently.

Education

2020-2023 MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner, Long Island University (Graduated 05/2023)

2019 RN-BSN Degree program in Nursing, Farmingdale University

2010 ASN Degree in Nursing, Excelsior College for Nursing

2003 LPN Licensed Practical Nursing, Eastern Suffolk Boces

2001 New York Institute of Beauty-Medical Esthetician

2000 CNA Certification

Employment

2021- present NYU/Langone Assistant Nurse Manager Medical/Surgical/Respiratory Unit

Provide direct supervision, Night shift to RNs, NAs, CSA, and Float Staff.

Perform in-service meetings/huddles for new patient products and procedures

Complete patient admissions, transfers, and discharges

Supervise and manage shift unit operations along with affiliated units.

Administer medications, treatments and education to patient and families.

Extensive use of computerized applications such as EPIC, Soarian/EMR, MAK

Nightly Shift Handoff Reporting, Maintenance of Pyxes Inventory & Medication (Omnicell)

Attending Webex Nurse Manager Meetings, Professional Development of Staff.

Extensive communication with MDs, Supervisors, Pharmacy, Case Management, RRT, ED

2008-2021 NYU/Langone formerly Winthrop University Hospital-Registered Nurse

Night shift RN on Med/Surg/Respiratory Unit consisting of 35 beds

Advanced skills and support of patients with Tracheostomy and Ventilation

Provide wound care/skin treatments/assist MD with bedside skin procedures.

Administered medications as ordered by MD/Interns covering unit

Extensive knowledge and use of documentation system, EPIC, MAK

Charge RN, responsible for assisting other RNs, NAs with problem solving

Direct contact with Manager, Supervisors, MD, Educators, Critical Alert Team

Direct End-of-Life, Palliative and Hospice inpatient care with family interaction

1/2021-03/2021 White Glove Agency – Registered Nurse Covid Float - Contract

13-week contract performing direct patient care in Covid, Med/Surg/Telemetry Units

Responsible for administration of IV/SQ/PO medications and respiratory treatments

Retest of COVID Rapid/PCR tests, admission of covid patients

Documenting Patient Care, Consults, Lab results and clinical updates

Worked closely with assigned medical providers and covering teams

Educated patients/families, offered via Zoom communication and facetime apps.

2018-2020 MCC/Northwell-Oncology Infusion Treatment Room-Registered Nurse

Responsible for Chemotherapy, Blood transfusions, Phlebotomy, and various IV infusions

Educate patients on chemotherapy TX while closely monitoring Lab work/blood pressure.

Constant communication between patients, covering MD/Directors and practice staff.

Team concept with co-workers and Pharmacy, verification/distributions of medications

Extensive knowledge and skills of computer system, Cerner, MSWord/Outlook, and Allscripts

2015-2017 CHSLI/Good Shepherd Hospice-Registered Nurse

Per Diem Hospice Community Field RN

Educated patients and family on Hospice concepts and philosophies.

Direct End-of-Life and Hospice inpatient/outpatient care with family interaction

Offered much emotional and spiritual support to patient and families

Pain and symptom of EOL management

Provided wound care, central, peripheral IV care.

Extensive use of computer program in the field via laptop

Travel to patient Hospice locations, home, facility, and hospitals.

Pronouncement of patient expiration, communication with assigned MD

Communication with Funeral Home Directors for pt/family arrangements

Proper disposal of narcotics, anti-anxiety and EOL pre-prescribed medications

Licenses/Certifications

New York State Registered Nurse

New York State Family Nurse Practitioner

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

ONC Certification of Chemotherapy and Biologics 2019

ANCC Med/Surge Certification since 2019

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (pending 12/2023)

Licensed Medical Aesthetician-NY (since 2001)

References available upon request

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