Joseph Bartlett
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 9 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Progressive Care unit specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Worked as a resource RN for all med-surg and telemetry units as a float pool nurse also being put into patient care assignments.
- Worked alongside multidisciplinary groups to create and implement tailored care solutions.
- Instructed patients and families on available treatment options, discharge protocols, and health management strategies.
- Implemented strategies to elevate standards in patient care.
- Ensured optimal care outcomes through consistent medication administration and health monitoring.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, identifying abnormalities for timely intervention.
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2025
- Worked on a cardiac PCU telemetry unit preparing and caring for open heart surgery patients and other cardiac procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Personal Trainer
Self
07.2007 - 04.2021
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
Nursing Assistant
Sharp Healthcare
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
07.2002 - 07.2007
- Updated medical records in EMR system and double-checked data for accuracy.
- Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University
La Jolla, CA08.2019
Skills
- Medical Screening
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Patient Discharging
- Epic Systems
- Active Listening
- HIPAA Education
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Performing EKGs
- Personal Care Needs
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- First Aid
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Time Management
- Intakes and Discharges
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diet and Nutrition
- Physical Assessment
Timeline
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Acute Care Registered Nurse
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
10.2019 - 02.2025
Nursing Assistant
Sharp Healthcare
06.2018 - 10.2019
Personal Trainer
Self
07.2007 - 04.2021
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy, USN
07.2002 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National University