Joseph Crain
Ferndale
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes nursing knowledge to help implement patient-centered care within the healthcare setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Inpatient Rehabilitation
Henry Ford Hospital
09.2025 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices per hospital policy.
- Monitored vital signs, lab values, radiologic results, and documented patient progress using the (Cerner) electronic medical record
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Progressive Care
Garden City Hospital
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored vital signs, labs results and initiated treatments.
- Performed medication administration and wound care per physician orders.
- Provided patient care and monitoring per physician orders on progressive care/telemetry unit.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate using the (EPIC) electronic medical record.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellspring Lutheran Services/Livonia Woods Campus
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted nursing staff in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for residents.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PRN on Demand Staffing Agency
04.2021 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Documentation of patient care administered using the (PCC) point click care electronic medical record.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villa At City Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Administered medication and therapeutic treatments to patients per physician orders and documentation of patient care.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI05.2025
Diploma-Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Davenport University
Warren, MI07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI05.2011
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse License (RN), State of Michigan
- Practical Nurse License (LPN), State of Michigan
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Inpatient Rehabilitation
Henry Ford Hospital
09.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/Progressive Care
Garden City Hospital
02.2024 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellspring Lutheran Services/Livonia Woods Campus
07.2023 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
PRN on Demand Staffing Agency
04.2021 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Villa At City Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2019 - 03.2021
Diploma-Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Davenport University
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health
Wayne County Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe County Community College