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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, FL

Associate of Science - Nursing

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
07.2019 - 09.2020

Skills

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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
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