Joel Hart

• Provided high-quality acute care management across all age groups in high-volume settings.
• Proficient in assessments, differential diagnoses, and treatment planning and implementation.
• Skilled in Procedures including suturing, wound care, I&D, splinting, joint injections.
• Extensive experience in interpreting diagnostic tests Including X-rays, labs, ECGs, audiograms and tonometry.
• Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for streamlined care delivery.
• Accurate, compliant documentation for continuity of care.

• Delivered comprehensive care in a clinic setting, managing acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions for patients across the lifespan.
• Conducted thorough assessments, developed differential diagnoses, and implemented treatment plans tailored to urgent and chronic care needs.
• Performed urgent care procedures, including suturing, wound care, I&D, splinting and joint injections.
• Interpreted diagnostic tests such as X-rays, labs, and ECGs.
• Provided bridge primary care services, addressing gaps in care for patients without established primary providers.
• Facilitated referrals to specialists and coordinated care for complex medical conditions.
• Delivered patient education on treatment plans, chronic disease management, and preventive health strategies.

As a Nurse Practitioner in both the Emergency Room and Medical Floor of the hospital, my role encompassed a blend of critical emergency response and comprehensive internal medicine care.

• Provided immediate care for medical emergencies, including cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurovascular, and neurological conditions.
• Conducted trauma assessments and treated critical injuries from motor vehicle accidents, gunshot wounds, compound fractures, and lacerations.
• Performed advanced life support interventions, including CPR and management of cardiovascular codes.
• Managed patients with chronic illnesses such as heart failure, respiratory failure, and other internal medicine disorders.
• Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital protocols.
• Coordinated with laboratory, radiology, and respiratory therapy teams for comprehensive patient management.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, prescribed medications, and developed individualized treatment plans

In my role as a medical provider within a dynamic hospital system, which underwent multiple acquisitions, I was responsible for delivering comprehensive healthcare across various settings, including family practice, geriatrics, and emergency medicine. I was consistently called upon to engage in multiple roles across various locations, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high-quality patient care amidst organizational changes.

Family Practice Responsibilities:

• Provided primary care for patients of all ages, managing acute and chronic illnesses.
• Conducted routine exams and preventive screenings to improve patient health.
• Developed and managed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.

Geriatric Care Responsibilities in a Nursing Home:

• Assessed medical and psychosocial needs of geriatric patients and developed care plans to improve quality of life for elderly patients.
• Managed chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and dementia.
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on age-related health issues and end-of-life care.

Emergency Medicine Responsibilities:

• Provided emergent and critical care for acute illnesses and injuries in the emergency department.
• Performed life-saving procedures, including intubation, defibrillation, and cardiac resuscitation, endotracheal and chest tube insertion.
• Conducted rapid assessments to prioritize patient care.

Hospitalist Responsibilities:

• Managed inpatient care, ensuring continuity and coordination.
• Conducted daily rounds, assessed patient progress, and communicated with families.
• Collaborated with specialists for consultations and complex case management.
• Managed discharge planning and follow-up care for continuity after hospitalization.

Performed nurse practitioner duties at the only state prison medical intake facility in the state of Tennessee while concurrently employed at LifePoint Health Systems, balancing responsibilities in both settings.

• Provided primary and urgent care to a population of 2,800 inmates, managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conducted routine health assessments, physical exams, and preventive screenings for inmate populations.
• Diagnosed and managed chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, mental health and substance abuse issues.
• Delivered emergency care for trauma, injuries, and medical emergencies within the facility.

Worked as a nurse practitioner in a pain management clinic while maintaining concurrent employment at LifePoint Health Systems. Managed patient care in both settings, balancing responsibilities and providing high-quality treatment across diverse healthcare environments.

• Managed chronic pain conditions with medications (opioids, NSAIDs, adjuvants).
• Performed procedures like joint injections, nerve blocks, and trigger point injections.
• Developed and adjusted individualized pain management plans.
• Educated patients on pain management and lifestyle modifications.

Worked as a nurse practitioner in a Level II trauma and critical medical ER while maintaining concurrent employment at LifePoint Health Systems. Managed patient care in both settings, balancing responsibilities and providing high-quality treatment across both healthcare environments.

• Provided comprehensive emergency care, including diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, injuries, and trauma.
• Performed advanced procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and chest tube insertion.
• Managed life-threatening conditions like cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, and stroke.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests (X-rays, labs, ECGs) to guide treatment decisions.
• Prescribed medications and developed treatment plans for patients across all age groups.
• Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective patient management.