Joelyn Roach
Clay
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience, including strong backgrounds in both Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department settings. Skilled in managing diverse patient populations with acute and chronic conditions, performing rapid assessments, administering critical interventions, and coordinating multidisciplinary care. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, prioritize multiple patients, and deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care. Recognized for excellent communication, patient advocacy, and teamwork in both fast-paced emergent care and structured Med-Surg units. Additional experience in pediatric urgent care and an ambulatory setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulatory Care RN
Upstate Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and efficient coordination of services in an ambulatory setting.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
RN Emergency Department/Medical Surgical
Upstate Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Successfully took care of Medical-Surgical patients with a ratio of 5:1 in the emergency department due to hospital overflow multiple times a month while helping the Emergency Department team with other critical events.
- Floated to numerous Medical-Surgical floors to help with staffing crisis.
- Floated to pediatric urgent care and currently pick up multiple overtime shifts.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
RN Medical-Surgical
Oswego Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Education
Nursing
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY05-2021
Skills
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Advanced life support
- Catheter care
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Blood transfusion
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- CPR certification
- Dementia care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Patient stabilization
- Cardiac monitoring
- De-escalation techniques
- Diabetic emergencies
- Seizure management
- Oxygen therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
Timeline
Ambulatory Care RN
Upstate Hospital
12.2024 - Current
RN Emergency Department/Medical Surgical
Upstate Hospital
09.2022 - Current
RN Medical-Surgical
Oswego Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2022
Nursing
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
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