JoAnn Williams Ruppert
St Paul, MN ***** 507-***-**** *****.*.********@*******.***
Professional Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Skills
Retail Care Assessment and care planning
POCT for strep, influenza and urinalysis.
Ability to recognize the need for and triage to higher level of care.
Years of experience of working as a registered nurse.
Patient education
Vaccination education and administration.
Basic Life Support certified.
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, 09/2019 to Current
MinuteClinic LLC – Eden Prairie, MN
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Conducted health screenings, physicals and DOT physical assessments.
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through educational materials and verbal instruction.
Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Nurse Practitioner, 07/2017 to 05/2019
Avera Regional Medical Center – Marshall, MN
Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including mental health.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through patient education materials and verbal instruction.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Used Meditech to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
Program Director, 09/2014 to 07/2017
Avera Cancer Institute Marshall – Marshall, MN
Oversaw yearly budget.
Maintained and updated all project related documents.
Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Oversaw team of 8-10 personnel focused on Reception, Infusion Nursing, Clinic Nursing and Radiation therapy.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Nurse Coordinator, Blood and Marrow Transplant, 10/2013 to 09/2014
Minnesota Healthcare Network – Minneapolis, MN
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing evaluation and collection process of unrelated blood and marrow transplant donors for National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).
Search coordinator for unrelated and cord blood donors.
Worked in collaboration with Blood and Marrow Transplant physician with her patient clinics.
Organized and facilitated new patients coming in for transplant including review of study protocols and consent education process. This also included education on transplant process.
Education
Certificate After Graduate Education: Family Nurse Practitioner, 05/2017
Concordia University Wisconsin - Mequon, WI
Master of Science: Leadership And Management in Nursing, 12/2009
Metropolitan State University - St Paul, MN