Joseph David
Woodbridge,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
07.1990 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Philippines07.1989
Skills
- Administer Medications
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Health Education
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Nursing Assignments
- Diet and Nutrition
- Intramuscular Injections
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Routine Examinations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Admission
- Airway Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Work Assignments
- IV Administration
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Invasive Procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
07.1990 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
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