1. Joanna Hysler, MSN, APRN, FNP(c)
104 Fairgrove Circle
Hendersonville, TN. 37075
I am registered nurse with thirty-nine years of experience in many fields of nursing. I’ve had
positive feedback in evaluating and caring for patients in the hospital setting. I have attended to
a variety of patients, from newborns to geriatric patients with appreciative comments from the
patients. In my most recent performance review, I was recognized “for excellent communication
skills with a variety of patients, with the ability to calm anxious parents and identify critical
family dynamics when caring for the elderly.”
I developed, own, and run my own international website for the advancement and education of
nursing. (www.justusnurses.com) I have twice been nominated for Tennessee Nurse of the Year.
I graduated in 2015 with an MSN as an FNP from Austin Peay State University. I’m certified in
CPR, BLS and ACLS. My nursing license with the state of Tennessee is current. I anticipate
passing the AANP FNP boards for certification in July 2015.
I would like to work full-time but on a PRN basis for Walgreens Take-Care Clinics. I understand
being PRN does not guarantee me full-time hours and that is not an issue for me.
I look forward to a more specific discussion about how my experience can contribute to
Walgreens Take Care Clinics. I can be reached at (615) 818-6637 or j.lugten-hysler@att.net.
I will be out of the country from May 16th through May 24th. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Joanna Hysler, MSN, APRN, FNP(c)

2. Joanna L Hysler, MSN, APRN, FNP(c)
104 Fairgrove Circle, Hendersonville, TN. 37075
(615) 818-6637
Qualifications Profile
Dedicated and patient-focused Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 39 years in
diagnosis, case management, treatment prescription with patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Additional expertise includes management and staff supervision. Strong desire to focus on
preventative care and health education.
Certifications and Proficiencies
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
.
Proficiencies: Acute Medical, Acute Surgical, triple lumen central lines, PICC
Lines, Port-a-Cath, Phlebotomy, Wound Vac, NG/Sump & Peg tubes;
Patient/family education; Admission History & Physical, Recertification’s,
Form 485, Oasis C, Medicare, Administration of PO, IV, SQ and IM
medications, Administration of blood and blood products, Charge Nurse,
Meditech, Scanning w/EMAR, Dressing changes, Suture and drain removal.
ProfessionalExperience
Skyline Madison Campus: June 2011 – Present
Charge Nurse, Co-occurring Detox Unit - 19 bed unit providing medical and psychiatric
intervention for adults with concurrent chemical and alcohol dependency. Charge nurse duties
include patient admissions/discharges, educating patients regarding chemical and alcohol
dependency, self- harming, triggers for use, depression and post discharge treatment and
medications. Medications, wound care, lab draws, maintain the milieu on the unit, verbal
refocusing of patients, preceptor for unit, maintaining bed tracker, PI tracking for QA, preceptor
for new employees, working with CEO to create manual for new employees.
Hendersonville Medical Center: December 1981 – February 2011

3. CT/MRI Outpatient Imaging. (Criticare RN) April 2004- February 2011.
Superior peripheral IV starts, conscious IV sedation and recovery, IM sedation, administering IV
cardiac medications for CTA Cardiac Scans, patient assessments and taking history.
Preceptor for new employees, created forms and procedural manuals for staff.
Charge nurse, Staff Nurse and Preceptor Acute Medical-Surgical Floor Dec 81- April 2004.
Served as charge nurse (RN) and staff nurse (LPN), caring for patients with acute illnesses,
including acute CHF, post myocardial infarction, telemetry, respiratory failure, diabetes, fresh
post-op care of total knee and total hip patients, colon resection, abdominal aortic aneurysm,
amputations, arteriogram, and many other surgical procedures. . Promote health and support
patients and families in coping with illness. Preceptor for new employees, created forms and
procedural manuals for staff.
Willowbrook Home Health Services Oct 2004 – November 2010
Home Health Field Nurse, Case Manager (RN)
Case Management, Insurance Recertifications, Admissions, Discharges, Blood Draws for labs,
PT/INR, IV Start, Administration of IV Medications, Change of IV Dressings, Access and
Deaccess Port-a-Caths, Dressing changes, including fresh post-op amputations, Teaching
colostomy care, Routine foley changes, Chest Tube Drainage, Medication Management,
Teaching Diabetic Care and SQ injections to new diabetics, Patient Advocate, Patient Liaison,
End of Life Care, Flu Shot Clinics
Educational Background
Licensed Practical Nurse - 1976
SUMNER COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Associate of Science in Nursing – RN 2000
UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, ALBANY, NEW YORK
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – 2011
CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
Masters of Science in Nursing – 2015
AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY, CLARKSVILLE, TN.

4. Licensure
RegisteredNurse (RN) Tennessee – copy on request
Accomplishments
 Tennessee Nurse of the Year Nominee 2011 – copy on request
Tennessee Nurse of the Year Nominee 2013 – copy on request
 Creator/Owner Just Us Nurses 2008 (www.justusnurses.com)
References available on request