Joshua Hanna
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Engaging and skilled RN with 3+ years of acute care, hospital experience. Offering exceptional care for a diverse population of surgical patients, pre and post operatively. Team oriented with a heavy focus on excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty RN
Independent Contractor
NYC, NY
03.2022 - Current
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, and nursing care plan.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Surg/Ortho RN
Greenwich Hospital
Greenwich, CT
05.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery
- Completed pre-op documentation
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 7 surgical patients per day
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Ambulated patients post operatively in accordance with early ambulation guidelines
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Administered pain medications including dilaudid, morphine, tramadol, oxy, and valium
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Health, Sickle
New Haven, CT
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Cared for patients on a 30-bed unit
- Assessed patients using multiple pain scales (numerical, FACES)
- Administered medications (including tiered dilaudid and PCA pumps) to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Educated patients on disease process
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient
Nursing Assistant
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
Southampton, NY
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Cared for 8-12 patients daily
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Checked and documented patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Collected specimens
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Moved, lifted, ambulated and repositioned patients
- Recorded I&Os
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Health
New Haven, CT
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Cared for patients in a 40-bed unit
- Administered Opioids and Tylenol
- Documented intake and output
- Bladder scanned and catheterized patients as needed post-surgery
- Completed morning care
- Obtained vital signs
- Educated patients on disease process
Education
Bachelor's - Nursing
University of Bridgeport
High School Diploma -
Newfield High School
06.2015
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Performing EKGs
Certification
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- Introduction to Healthcare Leadership
- Introduction to Patient Safety
- Introduction to Healthcare Improvement
BLS/CPR
Timeline
Private Duty RN
Independent Contractor
03.2022 - Current
Surg/Ortho RN
Greenwich Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Health, Sickle
08.2020 - 12.2020
Nursing Assistant
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
Clinical Student Nurse
Yale New Haven Health
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor's - Nursing
University of Bridgeport
High School Diploma -
Newfield High School
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