Joel Mashburn
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Avenues Family Medical Center
Townsville, Australia
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
- Counseled and coached clients during visits to offer solutions and support.
- Managed vaccine stock and administered vaccinations in accordance with government guidelines
Utilization Review Registered Nurse
Humana
Grand Junction, CO, USA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed prior authorization review of services requiring notification.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Performed admission reviews medical necessity based upon Florida Medicaid specification.
- Worked as weekend Team Lead to help maximize workflow efficiency and ensure quality performance
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
Grand Junction, CO
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Performed complex nursing tasks including managing multiple medication administrations, wound and ostomy care, chest tube management, and BiPAP support for 3 to 5 patients per shift
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrence
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversee work of new-hire registered nurses to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Colorado Mesa University
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to over 35 students during clinical rotations.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Taught holistic nursing approaches to patient treatments with emphasis on patient empowerment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO2017
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (expired)
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (expired)
Volunteer Positions
House Mentor , 04/2016 to 09/2017
Karis Incorporated - Grand Junction, CO
- Manage and monitor The House, a safe place for Western Teens, 4 hours per week
- Utilize trauma-informed conflict management during encounters with teens
- Build and manage relationships with teens while also providing safety, compassion, and consistency in accordance with House Guidelines
Mentor, 04/2013 to 04/2014
Mesa County Partners - Grand Junction, CO
- Built relationship with one youth over the course of year-long mentorship program
- Practiced consistency and reliability with youth partner
- Engaged in at least 4 hours of activity with youth partner per week
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Avenues Family Medical Center
08.2023 - 05.2025
Utilization Review Registered Nurse
Humana
08.2022 - 05.2023
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Colorado Mesa University
02.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2017 - 07.2021
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Colorado Mesa University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Mesa University