JoAnna Gilchrist

*** ******* *** **** ****** FL *4982 772-***-**** adw1ob@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

** ****** ****** ***** ******* Correctional Nursing

* ***** ******* ****** **. Lucie Sheriff Department

17 years Johanna’s Assisted Living Facility

8 Months Okeechobee Prison Health Services

Education

ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE DECEMBER 2012 – JUNE 2013 CARLEEN HEALTH INSTITUE

Licensed Practical Nurse Port St. Lucie School of Nursing January 2002

Certified Nursing Assistance Port St. Lucie School of Nursing December 1994

Basic Studies Indian River Community College 1992-1993

Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistance

Licensed Practical Nurse

Technical Skills

Vital signs

Dressing change

Basic Nursing

Empathy

Communication

Attention to details

Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Neuro Psychiatric Addiction Clinic 2021 – present PRN

Apply the Addiction Severity index

Conducting patient assessment

Identifying a patient informed consent

Conducts housing unit and cell inspections for contraband, safety, security, and sanitation.

Maintains required records, logs and written reports.

Transfers meals to housing units and supervises inmate food servers. Provides accounting for trays.

Performs daily searches on inmates returning from work assignments to minimize introduction of contraband and maximize the safety/security of inmates’ personnel, and the facility.

Checks the health and welfare of inmates by inspecting cell areas and remaining visually responsible for inmates. Conducts security checks per policy.

Maintains inmate discipline and order in the Jail or Workhouse. Stops violence to ensure safety and security of operations. Prosecutes inmates who commit crime while incarcerated.

Coordinates activities of inmates assigned to Jail work details and assigns inmates to other work details as approved by the Sheriff.

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN 2007 – 2014 St. Lucie County Jail

Administer routine and emergency medical care, treat acute and chronic illness and injuries.

Provide emergency first aid

Apply surgical dressing & bandages

Provide inmate patient education and or discharge and discharge planning

Administer prescribed medication

Assess and record vital signs

Assist Physician with medical treatment

Answer and complete sick call

Obtain labs (blood draws)

Obtain and monitor blood sugar levels and provide insulin coverage

Order medication to maintain continue of care

Communicate with Physician any abnormal finding in each inmate

Perform other positions related duties as assigned depending on inmate medical needs

Sick call

Charge Nurse

Conduct History and Physical for new inmates in correctional setting

Give Hepatitis A & B shot

Give PPD and assess the results

Intake nurse

Wound care

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN February 2020 – Present (Indian River Jail)

Administer routine and emergency medical care, treat acute and chronic illness and injuries.

Provide emergency first aid

Apply surgical dressing & bandages

Provide inmate patient education and or discharge and discharge planning

Administer prescribed medication

Check and record vital signs

Assist Physician with medical treatment

Answer and complete sick call

Obtain labs (blood draws)

Obtain and conduct COVID-19 testing

Obtain and monitor blood sugar levels and provide insulin coverage

Order medication to maintain continue of care

Communicate with Physician any abnormal finding in each inmate

Perform other positions related duties as assigned depending on inmate medical needs

Sick call

Charge Nurse

Conduct History and Physical for new inmates in correctional setting

Give Hepatitis A & B shot

Give PPD and assess the results

Licensed Practical Nurse LPP 2005-2006 Okeechobee Prison Health Services

Administer routine and emergency medical care, treat acute and chronic illness and injuries.

Provide emergency first aid

Apply surgical dressing & bandages

Provide inmate patient education and or discharge and discharge planning

Administer prescribed medication

Assess and record vital signs

Assist Physician with medical treatment

Answer and complete sick call

Obtain labs (blood draws)

Obtain and monitor blood sugar levels and provide insulin coverage

Order medication to maintain continue of care

Communicate with Physician any abnormal finding in each inmate

Perform other positions related duties as assigned depending on inmate medical needs

Sick call

Charge Nurse

Conduct History and Physical for new inmates in correctional setting

Give Hepatitis A & B shot

Give PPD and assess the results

Intake nurse

Wound care

Owner / Administrator CEO – Johanna’s Assisted Living February 2005 – Present

Planning a facilities budget

Hiring and maintaining staff

Conducting meetings with all staff

Marketing the facility’s services to the wider community

Implementing policies and procedures

Coordinating logistical functions such as food services

Monitoring the facility’s compliance with state regulations

Acting as a liaison between residents, staff and the community

Developing a culture of compassion throughout the facility

Keeping the facility pivoted towards residents’ centric operations

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