Islande Joseph
Rockaway,NJ
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with geriatric, subacute, mentally and physically challenged clients, and individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cottage Charge Nurse
`Hunterdon Developmental Center
Clinton, NJ 08809
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocol
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Continually updated clinical knowledge by attending conferences, seminars or webinars related to Charge Nursing competencies.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Learning Practical Nurse
Hunterdon Developmental Center
Pittstown
10.2014 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through timely and efficient medication administration.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders, minimizing errors in dosage or timing.
- Managed complex medical conditions through diligent monitoring and collaboration with other healthcare professionals on the team.
- Contributed valuable insights during interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize overall treatment plan effectiveness for each individual case presented during rounds discussions.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in nursing practice, adjusting care strategies as needed to best meet evolving patient needs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Registered Nurse/Registered Staff Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
Hunterdon Care Center
1 Leisure Ct, Flemington NJ 08822
07.2016 - 08.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
59 Koch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07950
05.2008 - 10.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ05.2021
Associate of Science - LPN
Best Care College
East Orange, NJ05.2007
High School Diploma -
COEUR IMACULEE DE MARIE
HAITI06.1992
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Discharging
- IV insertion
- Patient Teaching
- Patient Advocacy
- Maintaining Positivity in stressful situations
- Interpreted Patient’s information such as health records, to determine best actions
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Lab result interpretation
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Expiration date: May 31st, 2024, Registered Nurse 26RN23817000 (New Jersey Board of Nursing)
- Expiration date: Jan 20th, 2026, Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by American Heart Association
- IV certification since 2010 with yearly certification
- Phlebotomy since 2007
Timeline
Cottage Charge Nurse
`Hunterdon Developmental Center
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/Registered Staff Nurse/Nursing Supervisor
Hunterdon Care Center
07.2016 - 08.2023
Learning Practical Nurse
Hunterdon Developmental Center
10.2014 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Associate of Science - LPN
Best Care College
High School Diploma -
COEUR IMACULEE DE MARIE