Joel Querette
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Hardworking, flexible and reliable RN with a great work ethic and success in delivering high high-quality care to patients in medical setting. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Charge Nurse/RN Staff Nurse
Delray Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Travel Registered Nurse (Delray Medical Center)
Trusted Resource Associate (TRA)
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Travel Registered Nurse
AMN (Delray Medical Center)
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Registered Nurse is responsible for daily management and direction of nursing care
- RN's supervise and evaluate all direct resident care provided and initiate appropriate action as necessary
- Follow established performance standards and implement facility policies and procedures
- Obtain report from nurse being relieved and record sufficient information to implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary relating to residents' treatment needs
- Provide clinical supervision to nursing assistants
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Center for Recovery
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes
- Administered scheduled and as needed drugs, including controlled medications
- Performed new patients' intake under the supervision of an RN
- Observed patients’ vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes
- Dealt with patients with various mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Substance use disorder, etc
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Renaissance health and Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medication administration
- Administered scheduled medications and monitor for possible side effects
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whitsyms In-Home Care
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
ESOL Translator
School District of Palm Beach County
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Translated various documentations from English to Creole and verse-versa
- Interpreted for Creole and French Speaking parents during Parent teacher conferences
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
Education
Accounting -
South Tech Academy
Boynton Beach, FLAssociate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL 07.2019 - 09.2020
Skills
Microsoft Office
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Fluent in French, Creole
Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
Charge Nurse/RN Staff Nurse
Delray Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse (Delray Medical Center)
Trusted Resource Associate (TRA)
07.2022 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
AMN (Delray Medical Center)
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
01.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Center for Recovery
03.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
07.2019 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Renaissance health and Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whitsyms In-Home Care
06.2018 - 04.2019
ESOL Translator
School District of Palm Beach County
10.2015 - 06.2017
Accounting -
South Tech Academy