JoAnna Arnold
Cochran,GA
Summary
A clinical professional with commitment to high standards, experience in mentoring and developing clinical staff. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Recognized for adaptability and reliability in dynamic healthcare settings, with strong skills in clinical teaching and leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mentor
LHC Group
07.2025 - Current
- Increase staff retention by fostering a supportive learning environment and addressing individual professional development needs.
- Champion a collaborative approach to problem-solving, encouraging open communication among team members and fostering a sense of shared responsibility towards employee retention and quality of care.
- Assist in the delivery of evidence-based practice guidelines for consistent patient care across all agencies.
- Establish a mentorship program within agencies, pairing experienced nurses with new hires to provide continuous support during their transition period into the workplace environment.
- Evaluate nursing staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and tailoring interventions for skill enhancement.
- Improve clinical competency of 2staff members through regular training sessions and hands-on mentoring.
- Provide targeted educational materials for specific clinical topics or procedural updates that are relevant to current practice standards and trends.
Clinical Director
Three Rivers Home Health
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, provided direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Coached newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Mentored 2staff members through professional development opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for clinical staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for growth.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinical operations for improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Promoted a safe working environment for staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient treatment plans.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
Staff Nurse-RN, PRN
Three Rivers Home Health
10.2014 - 10.2022
- Performed various nursing interventions such as vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, complex wound care, IV administration, catheter insertion, ostomy and airway management.
- Assessed physical, psychological, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, medication management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any concerns.
Medical/Surgical PRN staff nurse-RN
Bleckley Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 06.2016
- Contributed to a positive work culture by collaborating respectfully with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines while remaining focused on the common goal of superior patient care.
- Reduced medication errors by consistently following established protocols and utilizing electronic medical record systems.
- Managed time efficiently by delegating tasks appropriately and utilizing available resources to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Assessed patients' physical and emotional needs holistically, developing comprehensive care plans that addressed multiple aspects of their health and wellbeing.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize tasks effectively during high-stress situations while maintaining exceptional levels of patient care.
- Promoted a healing environment for patients and families through compassionate care and effective pain management strategies.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical processes, leading to more efficient and effective care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, GA12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia College
Cochran, GA05.2008
Skills
- Leadership of clinical team
- Experienced in conducting safe medical evaluations and procedures
- Documentation review
- Proficient in infection control protocols
- Kind and understanding
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient in written and verbal communication
- Quick learner
- Teaching and training
- Ethical practice
Certification
- Georgia Registered Nursing Compact License, July 2008, RN198426, exp. 01/31/2026
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from American Red Cross, CPR and AED, exp. 03/2026
Timeline
Clinical Mentor
LHC Group
07.2025 - Current
Clinical Director
Three Rivers Home Health
10.2022 - 06.2025
Staff Nurse-RN, PRN
Three Rivers Home Health
10.2014 - 10.2022
Medical/Surgical PRN staff nurse-RN
Bleckley Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia College and State University
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