Andrea Joseph

Tukwila,WA

Summary

Adaptable Travel RN known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in intermediate care, acute patient management, and cross-cultural communication. Excel in fast-paced environments using critical thinking, empathy, and teamwork to deliver exceptional patient care.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Travel RN: Cardiac Surgical Telemetry

Swedish Providence Hospital Cherry Hill Campus

Seattle, Washington

10.2024 - 01.2025

Assists cardiac surgery patients with post-operative care, ensuring patient safety and recovery for prompt discharge
Monitors patients on continuous drips including cardizem, bumex, and dobutamine
Adapts quickly to different environments and different protocols when floated to other units within the hospital such as medical-surgical, telemetry, and other neuro stepdown units
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues

Travel RN: Neuro Stepdown

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center

Spokane, Washington

07.2024 - 10.2024

Assessed patient conditions, monitored for changes in neuro status (related to substance withdrawal, CVA, TBI, SCI, etc), and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
Managed emergency care situations, such as calling code strokes, by applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills
Performed neurotrauma and neurosurgical wound dressing changes and other treatments according to the physician's orders

RN: Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care Unit

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

07.2021 - 07.2024

Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring by identifying dysrhythmias and treating appropriately based on the correct ACLS protocol
Competent in managing multiple patients on titratable drips such as, amiodarone, dopamine, insulin, diltiazem, precedex, etc.
Collaborated with other medical professionals in creating and implementing a standard nurse work process for post-op open heart and lung surgery patients ensuring patients receive consistent education and care
Fulfills quarterly skin care audits to ensure the unit attains Magnet recognition associated with lower fall rates and improved skin integrity

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

05-2021

Skills

NIHSS certified
BLS/ACLS certified
Diabetes management

Cardiac care
Clinical assessment
Wound care

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