JOELLE TOSTON
Sacramento,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult and Pediatric Emergency RN
Sutter Health
San Francisco, USA
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications, monitored patient vitals, and provided comfort care to patients
- Provided education and counseling to patients on nutrition, exercise, and medication compliance, resulting in improved quality of life
- Managed the flow of patients from the emergency department to inpatient units, ensuring timely and appropriate care
- Educated patients on postpartum recovery, including physical healing and emotional adjustments.
- Assisted couples and individuals prepare for parenthood, addressing concerns and signposting helpful services.
- Managed emergency situations efficiently, employing quick decision-making skills to safeguard mother and child.
- Liaised with community services to ensure ongoing support for families, addressing social and health needs post-discharge.
- Administered prenatal care, including monitoring fetal heartbeat, measuring maternal abdomen, and assessing patient well-being.
- Assisted in triaging patients based on severity of conditions upon arrival.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Educated parents on proper care and treatment options for their children.
Adult and Pediatric Emergency & Trauma RN
UC Davis Emergency Department
Davis, USA
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Founded a committee to support and encourage the further education of new nurses in the Emergency Department
- Demonstrated empathy while providing culturally sensitive care to diverse populations
- Advocated for patients' rights regarding informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality
- Offered insights on maintaining children's health and preventing diseases.
- Employed play therapy practices to enhance cooperation, educate children on upcoming procedures, and alleviate stress
- Experienced with bipap/cpap, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care skills, chest tube management, gastronomy tube skills
- Trained on standard procedures of effective sedation techniques and subsequent patient care.
- IV placement and sterile catheter insertion
- Documents the correct time of patient care-related activities, including physician to physician communication, family communication and re-examination of the patient
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and national regulations for trauma center designation and maintenance
- Completed extensive coursework covering topics such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and trauma management to build a strong foundation of medical knowledge
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
Plum Healthcare System
Sacramento, USA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Documents the physician dictated patient history, including history of present illness, review of systems, past medical and surgical history, family and social histories, medications and allergies
- Experience Operating BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow, Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation
- Maintains and demonstrates an understanding of the team approach to patient care and documentation
- Pursues continuing education through clinical experiences to enhance knowledge
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital protocols.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Managed nursing schedules to optimize staff coverage and efficiency.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care and treatment options.
- Implemented infection control measures in accordance with health regulations.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Managerial Assistant
Baldwin Park Wellness Center
Baldwin Park, USA
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Led community health outreach programs to promote wellness and disease prevention
- Delivered exceptional customer service to bolster strong relationships and build positive experiences
- Led training workshops for new Community Health Workers and volunteers
- Planned and prepared community health education strategies
- Supported public health initiatives through participation in community health fairs and screenings
- Documented, researched, and resolved customer service issues
- Performed manual labor tasks to detailed instructions from supervisors
- Complied with corporate regulations, policies and procedures to maximize safety, security and overall trust in organization and employees
- Managed team of support staff, including nurses and medical assistants, to ensure efficient patient care
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA01-2020
Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Data Management and Organization
- Leadership development
- Quality control procedures
- Policy development
- Physical resource management
- Methodical Approach To Work
- Patient communication
- Excel proficiency
- Web development
- Public speaking
- Process Improvement
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Service
- Telephone etiquette
- Patient-centered care
Certification
- Basic Life Support & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Accomplishments
UC Davis Certification of Nursing Excellence (01/23)
Timeline
Adult and Pediatric Emergency RN
Sutter Health
11.2024 - Current
Adult and Pediatric Emergency & Trauma RN
UC Davis Emergency Department
07.2022 - 11.2024
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
Plum Healthcare System
07.2021 - 07.2022
Managerial Assistant
Baldwin Park Wellness Center
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University