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Joseph Brown

Joseph Brown

Flatwoods,KY

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.

Work History

RN

Fresenius Dialysis
06.2024 - Current
  • 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 interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

RN Floor Nurse

Woodland Oaks Health Care
Flatwoods , Ky
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

RN Supervisor

Harbor Healthcare System
Ironton , Ohio
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

RN Floor Nurse

Kings Daughters Hospital
Ashland, Ky
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients in the step-down unit, easing anxieties during transitions of care from intensive care units or surgical wards.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple high-acuity patients simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
  • Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, promoting a healing environment conducive to recovery and wellbeing.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the department by identifying areas of potential improvement and proposing effective solutions based on best practices.
  • Continuously updated clinical knowledge through participation in professional development opportunities such as conferences and seminars, applying new learnings to improve patient outcomes on the step-down unit.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop customized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Reduced readmission rates for patients with chronic conditions through comprehensive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
  • Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery trajectories and timely discharge from the step-down unit.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes by implementing barcode scanning technology, reducing medication errors significantly.
  • Adapted quickly to changing circumstances and emergent situations on the step-down unit while maintaining composure under pressure and providing high-quality care.
  • Participated in ongoing performance improvement initiatives, collaborating with other departments to enhance overall hospital operations and patient satisfaction ratings.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights, working closely with families to ensure their understanding of treatment options and facilitating informed decisionmaking.
  • Promoted a culture of patient safety by consistently following proper protocols for medication administration, falls prevention, and pressure ulcer management.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, chest tube placements – ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout.
  • Maintained a high level of infection control practices, contributing to reduced hospital-acquired infections within the step-down unit.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills to manage complex patients, including those requiring telemetry monitoring and ventilator support.
  • Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
  • Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Rn

Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH
01.2019

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Geriatric Care
  • Community health
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Quality Improvement

Timeline

RN

Fresenius Dialysis
06.2024 - Current

RN Floor Nurse

Woodland Oaks Health Care
01.2024 - 06.2024

RN Supervisor

Harbor Healthcare System
09.2023 - 01.2024

RN Floor Nurse

Kings Daughters Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023

Associate Degree In Nursing - Rn

Collins Career Center

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