Joy Kabel
Decatur,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience delivering evidence-based care to patients in the hospital and community setting. Detail-oriented, highly efficient, and collaborative leader, skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Excelling in culturally diverse care being fluently bilingual in Spanish having lived in Spain for 18 years and worked with Burmese individuals in the home health setting. Highly organized, and proactive in managing patient needs, and committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Business Partner
TLC Home Renovations
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2016 - Current
- Performed financial analysis of current projects, budgets and forecasts to inform decision making process.
- Researched industry trends in order to develop innovative solutions that would enable the company's growth.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvement initiatives.
- Assessed risks associated with proposed projects or initiatives.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Registered Nurse
Parkview Home Health and Hospice
03.2014 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with doctors during post-treatment home care to prevent return hospitalization
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Assisted patients of all ages with healing and recovery after hospitalization by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about medications, treatments, and continued care strategies
- Provided extensive variety of wound care implementing infection control measures
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects updating physicians as necessary
- Port accessing for IV chemotherapy infusions
- Performed venipunctures to obtain a variety of labs per physician orders
Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2011
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Wound vac management
- Port access
- Venipuncture for lab tests
- Nursing plan development
- Patient and family support
- Care planning
- Medical assessment
- Culturally sensitive care
- Medication administration
- Home health visits
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Business Partner
TLC Home Renovations
12.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Parkview Home Health and Hospice
03.2014 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Parkview Regional Medical Center
02.2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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