Joanne Perrin

31 East Railroad Street, Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania 18240

Cell: 610-463-5735 : jpf4e34c@westpost.net
Professional Summary
* Committed, patient-centered, and fast-paced RN who excels at quickly identify
ing patient needs through astute assessments, prioritizing intelligently based o
n acuity, and monitoring adverse reactions vigilantly. Compassionate, experience
d nursing professional seeking position as Registered Nurse. Thrive on challenge
; work hard and passionately. Bright, articulate, and expressive, with a timely
sense of humor. Respected and well-liked team member.
Core Qualifications
* Praised by patient & their family members for providing attentive, integrity-
driven, and quality care.
* Solid clinical skills coupled with patient-focused people skills.
* Developed equal proficiency in admissions, discharge, computerized charting/o
rder entry, and patient teaching.
* Strong knowledge of infection control standards.
* Areas of clinical experience include telemetry, chemo-therapy, wound vac, TPN
, PCA's, blood administration pre/post op care.
* 7+ years experience providing in-patient care.
Experience
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Built excellent relationships with surgeons, hospitalists, residents, pharmacist
s, respiratory therapists, case managers, chaplains, to achieve optimum patient
care.
Frequently solicited by fellow nurses and staff to assist with difficult, confus
ed or combative patients.
Provided sensitive and caring support to hospice patient's and their families.
Solid understanding of hospice philosophy. Patient and family advocacy.
Culturally competent care.
Registered Nurse
August 2008 to Current
The Reading Hospital & Medical Center - West Reading, Pennsylvania
* Commended by fellow nurses, ancillary staff, and physicians as the #1 Patient
Advocate on N3S. Frequently heard: "If I come to the hospital, I want Joanne as
my nurse."
* Competently manage the care of up to 5 patients per shift in this 20-bed onco
logy/med-surg unit.
* Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of tr
eatment plans.
* Ensured HIPAA compliance.
* Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program.
* Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect, and dignity of patients.

* As computer super user, trained and supported staff with new computer chartin
g programs.
* Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. In fact, doctors a
nd other nurses asked to "borrow" several unique analogies for instructing patie
nts.
* Strong communication skills. Innate ability to incorporate all departments in
realizing patient goals by obtaining orders, equipment, consults, and services
with relative ease.
* Collaborated with Oncology Surgeons on regular basis to improve post-surgical
patient outcomes.
* Recognized as strong advocate for pain control by educating residents, fellow
staff, and doctors regarding tolerance vs addiction in the oncology patient the
reby obtaining the medications and equipment to meet patient needs. As one oncol
ogy doctor commented: "You have a unique way of expressing yourself so that you
get what you want for your patient."
Licensed Practical Nurse
May 2004 to August 2008
The Reading Hospital & Medical Center - West Reading, Pennsylvania
* Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team n
ursing process covering 10-
14 high acuity patients per shift.
* Administered medications, performed treatments and assessments, and provided
bedside nursing care.
* Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia
and Alzheimer's.
* Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient f
low.
* Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
* Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medicat
ions, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
October 2003 to May 2004
Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital Long Term Care - Lehighton, Pennsylvania
* Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
* Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and p
rocedures.
* Managed assignment of 26 clients, providing treatments, IV therapy, medicatio
ns and wound care.
Education
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences 2008
West Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Diploma in Nursing
* Awarded the Reading Hospital "Future of Caring" Scholarship.
* Named to Director's List at TRHMC School of Health Sciences.
Lehigh Carbon Community College 2003
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, USA
Diploma Practical Nurse
Lehigh Carbon Community College 1998
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, USA
A.A.S in Paralegal Studies/A.A. in Liberal Arts
* Phi Theta Kappa, President & Member 1996-1998
* Outstanding Student Leader Award, Spring 1998
Certifications
* Pennsylvania State Nursing License, 2008 - Number: RN599550.
* Pennsylvania Practical Nurse License, 2003 - Number PN266419
* Basic Life Support - Health care Providers, American Heart Association - Vali
d though April 2012.
* 12-lead EKG Interpretation
* ONS biotherapy/chemotherapy course.
* Administration of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale Training
Professional Affiliations
* Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
* Oncology Nursing Society
* American Society for Pain Management Nursing
* International Association for the Study of Pain
* Lifetime Member of the Alumni Association of TRHMC School of Nursing