Jesna Joy John
Philadelphia
Summary
Ambitious and board-certified Registered Nurse with a proven track record of delivering exceptional patient care and achieving outstanding performance metrics. Highly skilled in developing and implementing individualized care plans to support recovery from medical or surgical procedures and effectively managing complex mental health conditions. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery and achieve positive patient outcomes. Experienced leader in spearheading unit-based initiatives to enhance care quality and improve patient satisfaction. Passionate about advancing expertise in Medical-Surgical Nursing and seeking opportunities within a university setting to further excel in this field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and cognitive needs to develop individualized care plans that align with recovery goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, to create and adapt personalized rehabilitation care plans.
- Administer prescribed medications, including pain management protocols, while monitoring for side effects or complications and providing patient education on medication adherence.
- Educate patients and families on rehabilitation techniques, safety measures, and post-discharge care to promote self-management and long-term independence.
- Enforce strict infection control protocols and implement fall prevention strategies to ensure a safe and secure rehabilitation environment.
- Maintain thorough and accurate patient records, documenting assessments, treatments, and progress while effectively communicating updates to the medical team.
- Assist with discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions to home care, providing detailed instructions on ongoing rehabilitation needs and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Penn Medicine-Pennsylvania Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge. Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques.
- Recommends and implements changes to the Medical unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritization, resulting in a higher standard of patient care, and reassesses/revises plan of care.
- Skilled in providing trach care, ventilator care, Picc/Midline/Central Line Dressing, Peripheral IV Administration, administration of blood, maintenance care of NG tubes, Foley Catheter Insertion and care, Wound Care/Wound Vac, Glucose Monitoring, Administering CPAP/BIPAP/Nebulizers.
- Tracheostomy care, assist clients in meeting their physical, psychological, therapeutic, nutritional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in emergency medical procedures (CPR, EKG, Emergency Intubation), Assisted with discharge planning (Medication Education, Dietary.
- Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis or home health.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Registered Nurse-Skilled Nursing Facility
Buckingham Valley Rehab and Nursing Home
01.2018 - Current
- Worked as a Supervisor, Charge Nurse and Interim Manger as the need of the facility.
- Maintained awareness of comfort and safety needs for 20-30 patients.
- Monitored CVA’s, MVA’s, head trauma, total knee or hip replacement surgery patients, as well as debilitated patients.
- Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis or home health.
- Initiated and maintained IV access, foley catheters, nasogastric tubes, administered blood, and assisted with PRN medications.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse- Transplant Oncology
Einstein Medical Center
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and in infusion treatment facility.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
CNA
Fox Chase Cancer Center
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked together with members of an interdisciplinary team.
- Proficient in management JP drain, IUC, Hemovac drain, and Ostomy care.
- Assist patient with post surgery and post chemotherapy observations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assist Nurse in taking care of patients after Liver Transplant, Kidney Transplant and oncology patients receiving chemotherapy and Radiation.
Patient Care Tech / CNA
Holy Redeemer Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted patients recovered from amputations, cerebral vascular accidents, knee replacements, and spinal cord injuries.
- Worked together with members of an interdisciplinary team.
- Proficient in management JP drain, IUC, Hemovac drain, and Ostomy care.
CNA
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
11.2012 - 09.2016
- Responsible for direct patient care and assisting with ADLs.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care, reinforcing discharge education, & nutritional management.
- Precept new to practice CNAs Extra Curriculum________________________________ _________________________________________.
- Coordinated community outreach programs for Childhood Immunization and Wellness Program.
- Participated in various campaigns like AIDS awareness programs, world breastfeeding week celebration 1-7 august 2011.
- Volunteer as a Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School Teacher at the local Church.
Nurse Extern
Fortis Hospital
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Provided nursing care to up to 14-15 patients per shift.
- Assisted in emergency medical procedures (CPR, EKG, Emergency Intubation).
- Assisted primary nurse with discharge planning (Medication Education, Dietary Instructions).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi Health University, RN
09.2010
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Wound Care Specialist (Unit Skin Champion)
- Infection Control & Aseptic Procedures
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- IV Access & Central Line Management
- Emergency Procedures (CPR, EKG, Intubation)
- Effective Communication & Patient Education
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Transplant Oncology
Einstein Medical Center
10.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Penn Medicine-Pennsylvania Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse-Skilled Nursing Facility
Buckingham Valley Rehab and Nursing Home
01.2018 - Current
CNA
Fox Chase Cancer Center
10.2017 - 02.2018
Patient Care Tech / CNA
Holy Redeemer Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
CNA
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
11.2012 - 09.2016
Nurse Extern
Fortis Hospital
03.2010 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi Health University, RN
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