Joanna Dorthy

Provided critical care to adult populations with severe illnesses and post-operative complications, including ventilator monitoring and advanced bedside procedures. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment for critically ill patients.

Cared for adult patients with complex health issues on a medical telemetry unit, which served as a COVID-19 hot unit during the pandemic. Administered IV drips, managed oxygen therapy, and provided wound care and patient education.

Managed wound and procedure documentation, coordinating with providers and other nurses for comprehensive wound management. Assessed needs for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and monitored patients during treatments.

Conducted admission assessments, including evaluating patients for skilled needs and developing care plans. Provided education and documentation for wound care and IV/PICC lines, ensuring accurate assessment for reimbursement.

Supervised unit staff, managed scheduling, and conducted documentation reviews and education. Ensured appropriate and accurate patient care and documentation, with accountability for budget and census functions.

Coordinated MDS assessments and documentation reviews for reimbursement, providing staff education on deficiencies. Managed unit staff, scheduling, and budget accountability related to inventory and staffing.

Supervised staff to ensure adherence to care plans and quality of care provided. Conducted chart audits, managed lab reporting and documentation, and handled incident reporting and MAR reviews.

Provided home care for pediatric patients, including trach care, vent management, and feeding tube management. Delivered wound care and comprehensive family education.

Responsible for patient care from start of care through discharge, including OASIS assessments and patient/family education. Facilitated interdisciplinary communication, coordination, and referrals, and managed discharge and outcome planning.

Remotely reviewed OASIS assessments, ICD9 coding, and generated 485 forms for accuracy. Provided ongoing OASIS education for field and office staff, and reviewed clinical records for compliance with participation conditions.

Managed OASIS reviews, ICD9 coding, and documentation review and education. Ensured compliance with conditions of participation and provided OASIS documentation education for field staff.

Provided critical care, including trachea care, vent management, and post-operative patient care. Managed multiple types of IV drips, PICC/central line care, and addressed emergent and critical medical issues.

Administered chemotherapy and various IV medications on a Pediatric Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Unit. Managed central lines and ports, oxygen/CPAP/BiPAP, and conducted parent education for complex treatments.

Completed coursework and clinical rotations to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing. This program provided foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for a career as a registered nurse.

Completed nursing prerequisites to prepare for entry into a nursing program. This coursework established a strong academic foundation for further nursing studies.