Germaine Joseph
Richmond,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with 19 years of diverse experience spanning Labor & Delivery, School Nursing, Med-Surg, Home Health and outpatient care. Skilled in high-risk obstetrics, sterile technique, chronic disease management and patient education. Proven leader and clinical educator with experience mentoring staff and nursing students while promoting evidence-based practice. Adaptable across hospital, clinic, school and community settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Galen College of Nursing
Houston, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Instruct and mentor over 50 nursing students in clinical rotations, including Labor & Delivery, Community Health and Fundamentals
- Evaluated student performance, provide feedback, and promote professional development
- Developed lesson plans and evidence-based educational materials
- Established ways to increase best practices in patient care, safety and communication
School Nurse
Fort Bend ISD
Sugar Land, TX
09.2018 - 11.2024
- Provided nursing assessment, triage and chronic condition management for students with diabetes, seizures and asthma for 20 to 30 students per day
- Conducted screenings and coordinated referrals to primary and specialty care
- Educated students and families on disease management, wellness and preventive care
- Maintained compliance with health regulations and accurate health records
Labor & Delivery RN-Charge, Staff & Travel
Multiple Facilities
TX, CA, NY, GA, FL
01.2009 - 02.2020
- Coordinated unit operations, staffing and patient flow as Charge Nurse for staff of 20
- Scrubbed and circulated 20 to 30 cases a month for scheduled and emergent cesarean sections
- Triaged and monitored high-risk obstetric patients, including preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm labor
- Responded to obstetric emergencies: postpartum hemorrhage, fetal distress, shoulder dystocia
- Administered medications including oxytocin, magnesium sulfate and assisted with epidural management
- Collaborated with obstetricians, anesthesia, NICU and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal maternal-fetal outcomes
- Served as clinical resource for fetal monitoring interpretation and staff support
Home Health Patient Educator-High-Risk Pregnancy
United Healthcare
Houston, TX
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided in-home education and support for high-risk obstetric patients for up to 30 patients per week
- Educated patients on medication administration, glucose, blood pressure monitoring, and fetal movement tracking
- Provided hormonal injections to high-risk patients in a home care setting
- Documented patient progress and reinforced adherence to care plans
Staff Nurse-Med/Surg Trauma Unit
Grady Health System
Atlanta, GA
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided direct care for 5 to 6 adult patients with multiple acute and chronic conditions such as respiratory, endocrine, GI and renal conditions
- Administered medications, IV therapy and blood products, while monitoring lab results and adjusted care per physician orders
- Provided care to post-operative patients such as wound care and dressing changes
- Discharge planning and coordination with home health and outpatient services
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Education
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC12-1995
Skills
- Labor & Delivery
- Cesarean Section Scrub & Circulate
- Fetal Monitoring
- High-Risk Obstetrics
- Med-Surg Care
- Pediatric & Adolescent Care
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Faculty Instruction
- Patient & Family Education
- Staff Mentorship
- Care Coordination
- Charge Nurse Responsibilities
- Health Records (HER)
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Sterile Technique
Certification
- BLS
- RN License for State of Texas
Credentials
MSN-Ed, RN
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Galen College of Nursing
01.2025 - Current
School Nurse
Fort Bend ISD
09.2018 - 11.2024
Home Health Patient Educator-High-Risk Pregnancy
United Healthcare
07.2015 - 07.2016
Labor & Delivery RN-Charge, Staff & Travel
Multiple Facilities
01.2009 - 02.2020
Staff Nurse-Med/Surg Trauma Unit
Grady Health System
08.2007 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Nursing, Education
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Winthrop University