Joey Terry

• Assisted in reducing recidivism rates by developing educational programs focused on wellness promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management for inmates.
• Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy regulations and maintaining accurate, secure medical records.
• Elevated the standard of care provided within the correctional facility by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
• Provided education and support to patients regarding health management and medication adherence.
• Assisted in emergency situations by performing first aid and stabilizing conditions until further help arrived.
• Trained new staff on safety procedures, best practices, and compliance regulations within correctional settings.
• Led initiatives to enhance nursing practices, resulting in increased efficiency within the healthcare unit.
• Acted as a patient advocate during interactions with physicians to ensure each inmate''s medical needs were addressed properly.
• Facilitated timely medical treatments for inmates by coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and trainings.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed the unique physical, mental, and emotional needs of each inmate.
• Fostered strong working relationships with fellow healthcare professionals, corrections officers, and administrators to enhance collaboration and improve overall inmate care.
• Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate records and collaborating closely with healthcare teams.
• Promoted a healthy environment within the correctional facility by enforcing infection control protocols and educating inmates on personal hygiene practices.
• Improved inmate safety through continuous monitoring, swift identification of health issues, and prompt interventions.
• Streamlined communication between nursing staff and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care outcomes.
• Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
• Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.

Worked at the French Robertson Unit and currently at the John Middleton unit performing such task and duties as:

• Worked the infirmary plus completing the sick call clinic in G-5 housing and insulin clinic during the night shift.
• Knowledgeable with 29 years of nursing experience. performing EKG’s, IV certified, skilled assessments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
• Provided education and support to patients regarding health management and medication adherence.
• Assisted in emergency situations by performing first aid and stabilizing conditions until further help arrived.
• Trained new staff on safety procedures, best practices, and compliance regulations within correctional settings.
• Evaluated patient needs through thorough assessments, contributing to improved care delivery processes.
• Led initiatives to enhance nursing practices, resulting in increased efficiency within the healthcare unit.
• Acted as a patient advocate during interactions with physicians to ensure each inmate''s medical needs were addressed properly.
• Facilitated timely medical treatments for inmates by coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices through ongoing professional development opportunities and trainings.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed the unique physical, mental, and emotional needs of each inmate.
• Expedited emergency response within the facility by initiating and participating in regular drills and training exercises.
• Fostered strong working relationships with fellow healthcare professionals, corrections officers, and administrators to enhance collaboration and improve overall inmate care.
• Increased efficiency in wound care management by implementing standardized documentation processes and utilizing best-practice techniques.
• Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive health assessments and implementing individualized nursing plans.
• Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate records and collaborating closely with healthcare teams.
• Improved inmate safety through continuous monitoring, swift identification of health issues, and prompt interventions.
• Ensured proper administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
• Promoted a healthy environment within the correctional facility by enforcing infection control protocols and educating inmates on personal hygiene practices.
• Streamlined communication between nursing staff and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care outcomes.
• Contributed to the successful rehabilitation of inmates by providing mental health support, counseling services, and crisis intervention when necessary.
• Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
• Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.

• Worked as a charge nurse in a skilled setting. Skilled nursing assessments, IV fluid administration via peripheral, PICC or Central line. Trach care, changes, suctioning, AMBU bagging, wound vac, peg tubes, wound care, obtaining orders, writing orders and carrying out such orders from the physicians. Cardiac background along with Orthopedic experience. EKG’s, triage, clinic settings, emergency medicine, injectable medications, covid testing and vaccine administration.
• Trained new nurses on clinical procedures and best practices for patient management.
• Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize workflow and maintain adequate coverage.
• Monitored patient vitals and communicated significant changes to healthcare providers promptly.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Championed infection control practices within the unit by strictly adhering to guidelines and educating staff on proper procedures.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

• Provided high quality vocational nursing work. Which involved providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. Consulting with physicians, and individuals on the treatment, control, and prevention of communicable and chronic diseases in prisons. IV antibiotics and extensive wound care and infection control.

• Charge Nurse in correctional facility. Emergency medicine, wound care, IV therapy, manage sick calls, clinic, processing inmates. Working in hand with the Lubbock Co Sheriff office and Lubbock PD in the Lubbock Country Detention Center. Was transferred to Maine to work with inmates in medical at a Maine State Corrections Facility.

• Provided cardiac nursing and rehab. Which included caring for post ACB surgeries, chest tubes, Pacer wires, femoral and radial shears, Central and peripheral IV, infection control, IV antibiotics, IV cardiac meds and blood administration.
• Also orthopedic care post TKA, ORIF, THA and shoulder surgery. Rehab patients and education.