Joseph Joven
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Honolulu Spine Center, excelling in regulatory compliance and budget management. Proven track record in implementing EMR systems and enhancing patient care policies. Adept at fostering team collaboration and mentoring staff, achieving a three-year accreditation while promoting quality and safety in healthcare delivery.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Honolulu Spine Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing patient safety.
- Developed and implemented patient care policies and procedures.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings for effective communication.
- Managed nursing and materials budgets, optimizing resource allocation to support high-quality patient care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and professional development.
- Evaluated patient care practices to improve service quality and safety.
- Conducted staff performance evaluations to promote accountability and growth.
- Facilitated training sessions on best practices in patient care delivery.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses, identifying trends to improve patient safety and staff training.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Achieved a three-year accreditation from AAAHC for the facility.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Transitioned facility from paper charting to electronic medical records (SIS) for improved data management.
- Identified and promoted staff to leadership positions in order to enrich the work environment.
- Helped with the transition from Surgery Partners to Excel Health on 10/9/2023 as the new managing entity.
- Lead a team to launch another acquired ambulatory surgery center in Orange County, CA.
PACU Supervisor
Honolulu Sports And Spine Center
Honolulu, USA
07.2015 - 10.2023
- PACU personnel management.
- Staffing the PACU and OR according to needs.
- Post-operative patient treatment for hemodynamics, PONV, pain, etc.
- Discharging the patient per the surgeon's or Accrete criteria.
- Resource person for staff, i.e., difficult IV starts, patient evaluation for admission, and discharge, etc.
- Perioperative RN duties include admitting, IV starts, pre-op and post-op calls, and Phase I and Phase II recoveries of patients undergoing outpatient spine, orthopedic, and pain management implants.
- Conducted annual performance evaluations for staff to identify competencies and areas for improvement.
- Compiled quality assurance reports to ensure compliance with standards and enhance patient care.
- Led performance improvement projects aimed at optimizing PACU processes and outcomes.
- Compliance benchmarks.
- Medical Executive Committee facilitator.
- Infection control officer.
- Man-hour breakdown for administration.
- Patient scheduling resource.
- Edited chart forms for accuracy and completeness.
- Accommodating surgeons' requests.
- Accessing and discontinuing access to central lines.
- NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS certification.
PACU Nurse
Honolulu Sports & Spine Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
07.2011 - 07.2015
- Monitored patient recovery in post-anesthesia care unit environment.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous lines for patient comfort.
- Administered pain medications via intravenous or oral routes according to physician orders.
- Assessed vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate seamless patient transitions and enhance recovery experience.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care procedures to promote understanding and adherence.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Implemented infection control protocols in recovery area to safeguard patient health and minimize complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient statuses and care provided.
- Trained new nursing staff on PACU best practices and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Expanded understanding of PACU standards through ongoing education and training. of standards for practices in the PACU setting.
Charge Nurse Clinic
Kaiser Koalas Clinic
Kaneohe, USA
03.2000 - 11.2011
- Chronic disease population management, DM, Hyperlipidemia and HTN.
- Conducted patient assessments in collaboration with IM, FP, PEDS, and OB/GYN providers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Patient triage and treatment and transfers.
- Performed phone triage to evaluate patient needs and facilitate timely access to appropriate care.
- Patient scheduling.
- Immunization clinic.
- Guided staff and patients as a clinic resource person.
ICU/CCU Staff
Kuakini MC
Honolulu, USA
12.1997 - 07.2000
- Managed critically ill and surgically unstable patients in ICU and CCU, ensuring optimal care and monitoring.
- Assisted in emergency response as a member of the code team, providing critical support during patient crises.
- Hemodynamic management with medications.
- Assisted MDs with medical procedures including swan-ganz catheters, central lines, and burr holes, enhancing procedural efficiency.
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Precept new staff or RN students.
Telemetry RN
Pali Momi MC
Aiea, USA
06.1996 - 12.1997
- Managed arrhythmia in alignment with MD protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care in telemetry unit to monitor and support cardiac patients.
- Floated to various units including ED and PACU to provide nursing support.
Staff RN Med-Surg
Castle MC
Kailua, USA
05.1994 - 08.1996
- Supported Med-Surg RN responsibilities in fast-paced hospital environment, ensuring quality patient care.
- Floated to other units and cross-trained to enhance operational flexibility and team collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA01.1994
Skills
- Patient care policies
- EMR implementation
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Performance evaluations
- Quality assurance
- Clinical leadership
- Resource allocation
- Conflict resolution
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Decision making
- HIPAA regulations
- Budget planning
- Medical equipment services
- Nurse education and training
Career Overview
- PACU Supervisor, 07/11, present, Honolulu Sports And Spine Center, Honolulu, HI, PACU personnel management, Staffing PACU and OR according to needs, Annual performance evaluation, Infection control officer, Man hour breakdown for administration, Quality assurance reports, Compliance benchmarks, Performance improvement projects, Facility equipment management, Medical Executive Committee facilitator, Resource person for staff, ie difficult IV starts, patient evaluation for admission and discharge etc., Patient scheduling resource, Editing chart forms as needed, Accommodating surgeons requests, Perioperative RN duties like, admitting, IV starts, pre-op and post-op calls, phase I and phase II recoveries of patient undergoing outpatient spine, orthopedic and pain management implants, Post-operative patient treatment for hemodynamics, PONV, pain etc., Discharging patient per surgeon or Aldrete criteria, Accessing and discontinuing access to central lines, NIHSS, BLS and ACLS certification
- Charge Nurse Clinic, 03/00, 11/11, Kaiser Koolau Clinic, Kaneohe, HI, Clinic resource person, Phone triage, Chronic disease population management, DM, Hyperlipidemia and HTN, Patient triage and treatment and transfers, Patient scheduling, Immunization clinic, Patient assessments and working with IM, FP, PEDS and OB/GYN providers
- ICU/CCU Staff, 12/97, 07/00, Kuakini MC, Honolulu, HI, Managing critical ill patients, surgically unstable patients in the ICU and CCU, Part of multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, Precept new staff or RN students, Assisting MDs with medical procedures swan-hans, central lines, burr holes etc., Hemodynamic management with medications, Code team
- Telemetry RN, 06/96, 12/97, Pali Momi MC, Aiea, HI, Staff nurse duties in telemetry unit, Manage arrhythmia per MD protocols, Float to different units as needed ED, PACU etc.
- Staff RN Med-Surg, 05/94, 08/96, Castle MC, Kailua, HI, Med-Surg RN duties, Float to other units and cross train as needed
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Honolulu Spine Center
10.2023 - Current
PACU Supervisor
Honolulu Sports And Spine Center
07.2015 - 10.2023
PACU Nurse
Honolulu Sports & Spine Center
07.2011 - 07.2015
Charge Nurse Clinic
Kaiser Koalas Clinic
03.2000 - 11.2011
ICU/CCU Staff
Kuakini MC
12.1997 - 07.2000
Telemetry RN
Pali Momi MC
06.1996 - 12.1997
Staff RN Med-Surg
Castle MC
05.1994 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College