JOE ACOSTA
Cooper City,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully grow in the fast changing healthcare environment. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager, Interventional Radiology
Memorial Hospital Miramar
01.2022 - Current
- Coordination of daily workflow in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team such as inpatient, anesthesia, radiology and outpatient. Continual prioritizing.
- Maintain and promote positive interactions and communication with inpatient and axillary departments, providers, patients, and their families.
- Evaluating and managing staffing patterns for patient volume and acuity.
- Understanding of the new hire process as well as employee engagement and retention.
- Always Maintaining survey and regulatory readiness in the department. No Joint Commission findings/RFI for 2023 survey.
- Managing conflict effectively.
- Conducting/ Assisting with staff evaluations. Assist staff with goal setting. Implement continual performance development and accountability. Initiate corrective action plans and participate in the Just Culture Process.
- Concurrent auditing for complete and accurate documentation post procedure.
- Facilitating staff education and needs assessment.
- Ensuring competency validation. Promoting professional development of staff. Facilitating leadership growth among staff to RN III.
- Managing FTE for fluctuations in census/cases.
- Personal and professional Accountability
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Memorial Hospital Miramar
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assess patient and medical record for meeting criteria for procedure.
- Administered local anesthetics and conscious intravenous sedation and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and medication history. Communicate pertinent findings to physicians.
- Perform multiples IR procedures including PICC's, Midlines and Ultrasound guided PIV's
- Order and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's readiness for procedure. Communicate with interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Followed infection control during procedures.
- Communicate to physician of patient condition during procedures.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Respond to customer needs and resolved issues safely and efficiently.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Miramar
01.2019 - 01.2020
- 4 East Telemetry Stroke Unit
- Daisy Award Winner 2020
Emergency Department
Hamad General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Advance Trauma Care for Nurses - ATCN HAMAD International Training Center, (HMC) DOHA, QATAR 2011. (Accredited by American College of Surgeons).
- Immediate Life Support - ILS HAMAD International Training Center, (HMC) DOHA, QATAR 2011.
- World of Welcome Training - Hospitality Department HAMAD International Training Center, (HMC) DOHA, QATAR 2011
- Pediatric Life Support - PLS HAMAD International Training Center, (HMC) DOHA, QATAR 2012
- Advance Life Support - ALS HAMAD International Training Center, (HMC) DOHA, QATAR 2013.
Emergency Department/Rapid Response Team Leader / Trauma RN, RN Supervisor
Aleida Fernandez Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2011
- Directed team operations, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
- Implemented strategic initiatives, aligning team goals with organizational objectives.
- Analyzed performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate issue resolution, leading dedicated customer service team.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Education
RN Degree -
Institute Superior Medical Sciences
01.1999
Skills
- Highly driven to achieve objectives
- Skilled in fast-paced nursing settings
- Work with the team doing multiples IR procedures, PICC's, Midlines and Ultrasound guided PIV's
- Quick and accurate task execution
- Collaborative healthcare team member
- Facilitate effective communication with families and staff
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE: LICENSE: RN 9505298
- BD PICC INSERTION COURSE 2021
- BROWARD COLLEGE PROGRESSIVE CARE 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager, Interventional Radiology
Memorial Hospital Miramar
01.2022 - Current
Interventional Radiology Nurse
Memorial Hospital Miramar
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Miramar
01.2019 - 01.2020
Emergency Department
Hamad General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
Emergency Department/Rapid Response Team Leader / Trauma RN, RN Supervisor
Aleida Fernandez Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2011
RN Degree -
Institute Superior Medical Sciences
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