Angel Joseph
Lakeland,United States
Summary
Board-Certified Registered Nurse with a proven track record of excellence in patient care and clinical performance, specializing in patient management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans. Expertise encompasses acute care and rehabilitation settings, with a history of leading unit-based initiatives that enhance care delivery and elevate patient satisfaction. Skilled in fostering a compassionate and efficient healthcare experience, consistently committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative practices and evidence-based strategies. Dedicated to advancing professional skills and contributing positively to healthcare environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
07.2016 - Current
- Instructed new nursing staff on essential care techniques and operational procedures to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Delivered direct patient care, ensuring stabilization and assessment of patients' conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Oversaw quality care delivery for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
- Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to medical needs promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and health management strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Fortis Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Koikilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eben-Ezer College of Nursing
India03.2012
Master of Science - FNP-In Progress
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Precepting
- Intravenous Therapy
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Handling pressure
- Time management
- Critical Thinking
- IV/Phlebotomy skills
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- EMR tool-CERNER
- Adaptability
- Acute Care Expertise
- Personal Care Needs
- Preventative Health
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Professional bedside manner
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
07.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fortis Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse
Koikilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eben-Ezer College of Nursing
Master of Science - FNP-In Progress
Walden University