JoAnn E. Norman-Metcalf, R.N.

3278 Silver Birch StreetMuskegon, MI 49444

PHONE: (231) 773-7996 or EMAIL: joannmetcalf@hotmail.com
Licensed nursing professional with commitment to excellence in service and performance is seeking full-time
employment where I can apply my professional experience in a hospital or a private medical facility.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Michigan Licensed Registered Nurse
More than 20 years experience in nursing
Nursing Supervisory experience

Associate degree from West Shore Community College

Knowledge of Federal & State medical laws
(HIPPA/OSHA)
Served a total of 8 years in U.S. Army Reserves

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MERCY GENERAL HEALTH PARTNERS
STAFF NURSE
MUSKEGON, MI
JUNE 1997 PRESENT

Responsible for the total care of 4-5 patients, including administering medications and prescribed treatments

Responsible for patient counseling and education

Documents daily care in patient charts

HACKLEY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER
OFFICE NURSE
MUSKEGON, MI
SEPTEMBER 1995 JUNE 1997

Responsible for patient H/P, prepared patient for physical exam, assisted doctor with surgical procedures

Performed EKGs, injections, childrens immunizations/documentation

Performed phone triage; and phoned prescriptions into pharmacists

AMERICAN RED CROSS
COLLECTIONS STAFF
MUSKEGON, MI
JUNE 1995 SEPTEMBER 1995

Collected blood in 34 counties, as part of team

Responsible for health history checks including hgb/hct testing

Collection of blood, including venipuncture and monitoring of donor during and after collection
HACKLEY HARBOUR VIEW FAMILY MEDICINE
OFFICE NURSE
MUSKEGON, MI
FEBRUARY 1992 JUNE 1995

Checked patient H/P, vital signs; prepared patient for physician exams

Assisted physician with examinations and surgical procedures

Performed EKGs, venipuncture, injections, children immunizations/documentation

Performed phone triage, called in prescriptions to pharmacists

Ordered clinical supplies, assisted front office with receptionist duties

Supervised one office nurse

LUTHER HOME
CHARGE NURSE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
AUGUST 1991 FEBRUARY 1992

Responsible for the care of 33 patients to include the administration of medications and prescribe treatments

Charting of Medicare patients

Daily documentation in patient charts

Supervision of Nurses Aides

KENT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
UNIT SECRETARY /APRIL 1987 MAY 1991
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
NURSES AIDE /NOVEMBER 1982 APRIL 1987

Responsible for the transcription and implementation of doctors orders

Responsible for communication to all other departments within the hospital

Telephone interactions, relieved on switchboard operator

Ordered medical supplies

Cared for 5-7 patients daily provided oral hygiene as well as other personal and physical needs

1.

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES

DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL

FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST

FEBRUARY 1986 FEBRUARY 1994

JoAnn E. Norman-Metcalf, R.N.

3278 Silver Birch StreetMuskegon, MI 49444
PHONE: (231) 773-7996 or EMAIL: joannmetcalf@hotmail.com

EDUCATION
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

CURRENTLY SEEKING A BSN DEGREE

WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

REGISTERED NURSE
LUDINGTON, MI

GRADUATED: MAY 2004

AMERICAN RED CROSS

WASHINGTON, DC

BLS CERTIFICATION
1991 PRESENT

GRAND RAPIDS NURSING PROGRAM

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Vice President, Student Practical Nurses Club

Licensed by the State of Michigan

1991

STATE OF MICHIGAN CERTIFIED

MUSKEGON, MI

NURSES AID CERTIFICATE

#237790600990E

GRAND VALLEY NURSING CENTER

ALLENDALE, MI

NURSES AID COURSE

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED ARTS -

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

2.