Joseph Durnell BSN,RN
Decatur,GA
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in a wide variety of units and roles. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. My overall goal is to deliver exceptional patient care, collaborate with a prestigious medical team, sharpen personal nursing skills and knowledge, obtain further clinical experience, and make an immediate impact within the the community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital Burn ICU
Atlanta , GA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients, including wound care, pain management, and life-saving interventions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient stability during acute phases of care.
- Provide patient education on post-burn care, rehabilitation, and prevention of infection or complications.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
Roswell, GA
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Continuously demonstrated proficiency in numerous RN roles within the department including; charge relief, trauma, triage, medical, psychiatric, float/staff support and MEDSURG/COVID/TELE/IMCU/ICU admit holds
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlanta Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - 11.2022
- Provide exceptional patient care in a high volume and high acuity patient care setting while consistently collaborating and assisting other staff members beyond expected daily assignments
- Frequently sought opportunities to improve patient flow, teach/precept staff members and nursing students and improve overall patient experience on an individual level
Server & Bartender
Bocado Restaurant Group
Atlanta , GA
05.2012 - 07.2016
- Provide personable tableside service in high-volume, fine dining restaurant; manage customer expectations, prioritize activities in demanding, fast-paced atmosphere and train new staff members
Team Manager
Metropolitan Land Development Corp
Loganville, GA
09.2010 - 05.2012
- Managed teams of 2–3 employees for large company that installed utility infrastructure for new housing developments
- Oversaw warehouse inventory organization, performed regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery and large equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing
Georgia State University
12.2015
Skills
- Demonstrated mastery of essential clinical skills
- Head-to-toe monitoring and focused assessments
- Med administration
- In depth understanding of integumentary system and wound care treatment/management
- Invasive Procedures/monitoring such as Arterial lines, CRRT, TTM, compartment pres monitoring and more
- Recognizing & understanding patient pathologies
- Employing empathetic, professional & culturally competent care
- EMTALA requirements & HIPAA guidelines
- Proven Phlebotomy skills, Ultrasound guided IV insertion, EJ insertion, port access & ABG’s
- Proficient in healthcare documentation software including EPIC, Cerner, Medhost & other EMRs
- Works quickly and efficiently under pressure to provide immediate care
- Diligent work ethic & consistent punctuality
Certification
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
American Heart Association / September 2024
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
American Heart Association / September 2024
PEDIACTRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)
American Heart Association / January 2024
TRAUMA NURSE CORE CURRICULUM (TNCC)
Emergency Nurse Association / September 2022
CERTIFIED EMERGENCY NURSE (CEN)
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing / September 2023
CERTIFIED BURN REGISTERED NURSE (CBRN)
Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing / October 2024
References
- Mark Waterman / AMC ER Attending MD / 404-312-5081 mark.waterman@wellstar.org
- Julie Wilsion / North Fulton Charge Nurse / 404-275-9087 julie.prunty@wellstar.org
- Aaron Topliss / Former AMC Charge Nurse / 563-543-8625 tops03@hotmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital Burn ICU
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Atlanta Medical Center Level 1 Trauma
07.2016 - 11.2022
Server & Bartender
Bocado Restaurant Group
05.2012 - 07.2016
Team Manager
Metropolitan Land Development Corp
09.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing
Georgia State University
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