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"It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing."
-Mother Teresa
About Joan
About Joan
Joan is known as a caring and compassionate patient advocate. She can always be counted on in times of need. Her bedside manner and work ethic have been recognized by co-workers, supervisors and patient families, alike. Inspired by a NICU success story in her own family, Joan always knew that her mission was working with those newborns and their families. A mission she has been fulfilling for nearly 20 years.
Education
Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Joint program with University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ & The Englewood Medical Center
Bachelors of Science in Nursing,
Currently licensed to practice in California
Career History
Career History
Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA June 2009 - Present
NICU Nurse
Cares for pre and post operative surgical infants
Participates in Primary Care Program, Congenital Heart Disease Program
Acted as Admission Nurse, Hypothermia Nurse, Preceptor (both new and experienced nurses)
IV certified
Utilize HFNC, NCPAP, Oscillator, JET, as well as conventional ventilators
Patient clientele and diagnoses treated include but not limited to: neonates 24weeks and older, NEC, meconium aspiration, myelomeningocele, giant omphalocele, cardiac lesions (i.e. TAPVR, CoArc, DORV) CHD, TEF, narcotic withdrawal and end-stage renal disease
Ostomy care
Facilitated the establishment and revisions of the COVID-19+ Labor and Delivery/Neonatal ICU/Pediatric Protocol during the early stages of the pandemic
Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, NY, NY - April 2005-May 2009
NICU Nurse
Administered patient care as above
Cared for patients on ECMO
Assisted with the creation of the current renal dialysis implementation protocol for the NICU
Utilize HFNC, NCPAP, Oscillator, JET, single-lung ventilation as well as conventional ventilators
Patient clientele included: neonates 24weeks and older, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Arthrogryposis, myelomeningocele, cardiac lesions (i.e. TAPVR, CoArc, DORV, HLHS) CDH, TEF, NEC and narcotic withdrawal
Saint Barnabas Hospital, Livingston, NJ June 2003- April. 2005
NICU Nurse
Administered patient care as above
Managed the step-down unit
Licenses Certifications
Licenses Certifications
Registered Nurse
California Board of Nursing
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider
American Heart Association
S.T.A.B.L.E Program
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program
American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program
American Heart Association
Hospital Fire and Life Safety
Los Angeles City Fire Department
Praise and Thanks
Praise and Thanks
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The executive management of Cedars-Sinai Medical center will send them, and their manager, a letter of thanks, along with your comments.
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