JOE DAVID WALKER
Summerville,GA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Occupational Nurse Case Manager Remote
WorkCare Inc./Corporate Health Resourses
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Occupational Health Nurse
WorkCare, Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Occupational Health Onsite at International Paper’s Health Services
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Triage patients with injuries and illnesses.
- Complete health assessments such as Audiograms, Respirator Fit Test and Vision screenings.
- Administered various types of over the counter medications and immunizations.
- Complete dressing changes on varying wounds that employees present with.
RN Occupational Health Nurse
AdventHealth Redmond
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Occupational Health Onsite at International Paper’s Health Services
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Complete health assessments such as Audiograms, Respirator Fit Test and Vision screenings.
- Administered various types of over the counter medications and immunizations.
- Complete dressing changes on varying wounds that employees present with.
RN Clinical Nursing Supervisor
ResCare HomeCare
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Supervise LPNs, CNAs and PCAs.
- Complete annual nursing assessments including DON-Rs and financial need forms.
- Complete admission paper work and assessments including DON-Rs.
- Complete supervisory visits with clients.
- Refill medication keepers for clients.
- Schedule appointments with clients to complete assessments and/or visits.
RN (PRN)
Comfortcare Senior Services
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Complete supervisory visits with clients.
- Complete long term care insurance physicals for different insurance companies.
- Schedule appointments with clients to complete assessments.
- Send completed assessments to the insurance company that requested the assessment.
RN staff nurse
Floyd Behavioral Health Center
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Complete admissions on adult psychiatric, alcohol & drug detox, and geriatric patients.
- Administer medications as ordered.
- Collect lab specimens by venipuncture for blood or clean catch for urine.
- Update care plans and modify with changes in patient’s status.
- Complete medication education with each patient during each shift.
Psychiatric Nurse Case Manager
North Georgia Home Health: Amedisys
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Evaluate and case manage psychiatric home health patients.
- Manage all aspects of home health care for patients that are homebound such as wound care, medication management, and collection of labs.
- Instruct and teach patients and caregivers on the diagnoses and treatments of the patient.
- Document on any problems or needs the patient may have.
Team Member
Lowe’s Distribution Center 1457
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Currently licensed to drive the RC, Squeeze truck and ELF.
- Trained in receiving for two weeks and shipping for two weeks.
- Trained to use the LRT gun in both receiving and shipping.
Long term care nurse surveyor
The Department of Community Health
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Survey nursing homes all over north and central Georgia.
- Survey nursing homes to see if the standards of care were being met.
- Do chart reviews to investigate any items identified by the initial survey results and MDS findings.
- Interview staff, residents and family members about the care and facilities of the nursing home being surveyed.
RN Infirmary Coordinator
Georgia School for the Deaf
08.2007 - 07.2013
- Administered various types of medications.
- Monitored and tracked side effects of medications.
- Assess students in emergency situations.
- Complete medical screenings on students.
RN Senior Care Manager (PRN)
UniHealth Source
11.2012 - 04.2013
- Review MDS of clients in the Source program to see if qualifications for programs and level of care were met.
- Classified clients for programs that criteria was met to turn in to the appropriate agency.
RN Urgent Care (Full time-PRN)
Floyd Urgent Care
08.2007 - 08.2007
- Assess patient on arrival and throughout visit.
- Administer various medications.
- Assist with different types of doctor’s procedures.
- Complete health screenings, audiograms, vision tests, and drug screens.
RN Charge
Highland Rivers RTU
04.2004 - 06.2007
- Assess consumers in acute Detox and/or mental health crisis.
- Supervise three-four staff members on night shift.
- Administered various medications for Detox and mental health related problems.
- Monitored and tracked these medications for effectiveness and/or adverse effects then notified MD as needed.
- Collected blood and urine samples for lab tests as ordered.
RN Weekend
Gordon Home Care
05.2006 - 11.2006
- Conducted home care visits on patients that were home bound.
- Assess patients on admission and throughout there home care.
- Collected blood samples for lab work as ordered.
- Administered medications as ordered via various routes such as IV, IM, PO, SubQ and/or Mediport
- Preformed wound care using various techniques such as wet to dry dressings, dry dressings and/or Wound Vac.s as ordered.
RN Occupational Health (PRN-Full time)
Redmond Occupational Health
03.2000 - 10.2002
- Provide first aid treatment and stabilization for employees.
- Assess employees for various medical complaints and conditions.
- Administer hearing and pulmonary tests.
RN Team Supervisor
The American Red Cross
01.2001 - 08.2001
- Supervise every aspect of a blood drive.
- Complete health assessment for blood donors.
- Assist with set up and take down of blood drives.
RN Charge Emergency Department
Polk Medical Center
05.1999 - 08.2000
- Triaged patients on arrival to emergency department.
- Stabilized and transferred patients in acute emergency crisis.
- Completed full physical assessment of emergency department patients.
- Administered a varying type of life saving medications.
RN Emergency Department PRN
Floyd Medical Center
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Emergency care of emergent, urgent and non-urgent patients.
- Supervised “Fast Track” and “Kids Kare” operations.
RN Medical Unit
Medical College of Georgia (Hays Correctional Institute)
08.1998 - 03.1999
- Managed care of inmates through pill call and sick call in the Special Management Unit, General Population and Boot Camp.
- Assessed and stabilized inmates in emergency crisis.
- Maintained compliance of chronic medication administration (i.e. Antiviral, Antipsychotic, Antiseizure, Antidepressant, and/or Antianxiety medications), PPD testing and Annual Physical Exams.
RN Charge, Emergency Department
Atlantic Medical Center
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Stabilized patient in emergency crisis including but not limited to psychotic episodes, acute intoxication, motor vehicle accidents.
- Triaged patients on arrival to the emergency department.
- Completed full medical assessments for all age groups entering the emergency department.
RN Emergency Department
Redmond Regional Medical Center
06.1996 - 08.1997
- Extensive emergency care of cardiac patients, including TPA.
- Completed medical assessments for pediatric - geriatric age groups for emergency and routine care.
- Stabilized patient in emergency crisis including but not limited to psychotic episodes, acute intoxication, motor vehicle accidents.
- Triaged patients on arrival.
RN Charge, Adult Acute Mental Health Unit
Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital
01.1996 - 06.1996
- Supervised third shift unit operations.
- Completed medical assessments for baseline evaluation.
- Evaluated unit, staff, and patients to ensure safety of all.
- Completed Continuous Quality Assurance assessments.
- Supervised staffs to ensure patients needs and rights are being met.
RN Emergency Department/CNA/Transporter
Floyd Medical Center
08.1992 - 01.1996
- Emergency care of trauma patients.
- Completed medical assessments.
- Stabilized patient in emergency crisis including but not limited to psychotic episodes, acute intoxication, motor vehicle accidents.
- Used technical skills such as injections, eye tests, EKGs, Accucheeks, etc. as ordered by physician.
- Competed Continuous Quality Assurance Assessments.
- Gave supportive care to patients and families.
- Transported patients to various destinations throughout the hospital for many different tests and procedures.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Floyd College
Rome, GA06.1995
Associate Degree of Arts - Psychology
Floyd College
Rome, GA05.1992
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Health promotion
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Patient management
- Case management
- High level of autonomy
- HIPAA education
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - since 1995
- Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) Training - Since 2020
Timeline
RN Occupational Nurse Case Manager Remote
WorkCare Inc./Corporate Health Resourses
09.2023 - 05.2025
RN Occupational Health Nurse
WorkCare, Inc.
01.2023 - 06.2023
RN Occupational Health Nurse
AdventHealth Redmond
09.2018 - 01.2023
RN staff nurse
Floyd Behavioral Health Center
09.2015 - 12.2015
RN Clinical Nursing Supervisor
ResCare HomeCare
07.2014 - 01.2020
RN (PRN)
Comfortcare Senior Services
04.2014 - 06.2018
Psychiatric Nurse Case Manager
North Georgia Home Health: Amedisys
01.2014 - 04.2014
Team Member
Lowe’s Distribution Center 1457
11.2013 - 01.2014
Long term care nurse surveyor
The Department of Community Health
04.2013 - 10.2013
RN Senior Care Manager (PRN)
UniHealth Source
11.2012 - 04.2013
RN Infirmary Coordinator
Georgia School for the Deaf
08.2007 - 07.2013
RN Urgent Care (Full time-PRN)
Floyd Urgent Care
08.2007 - 08.2007
RN Weekend
Gordon Home Care
05.2006 - 11.2006
RN Charge
Highland Rivers RTU
04.2004 - 06.2007
RN Team Supervisor
The American Red Cross
01.2001 - 08.2001
RN Occupational Health (PRN-Full time)
Redmond Occupational Health
03.2000 - 10.2002
RN Charge Emergency Department
Polk Medical Center
05.1999 - 08.2000
RN Emergency Department PRN
Floyd Medical Center
08.1998 - 08.1999
RN Medical Unit
Medical College of Georgia (Hays Correctional Institute)
08.1998 - 03.1999
RN Charge, Emergency Department
Atlantic Medical Center
08.1997 - 08.1998
RN Emergency Department
Redmond Regional Medical Center
06.1996 - 08.1997
RN Charge, Adult Acute Mental Health Unit
Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital
01.1996 - 06.1996
RN Emergency Department/CNA/Transporter
Floyd Medical Center
08.1992 - 01.1996
Associate Degree of Arts - Psychology
Floyd College
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Floyd College
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