Joseph Kirk
Valparaiso,IN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health System
Valparaiso, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
EMT-B
Inhealth
Valparaiso, Indiana
06.2018 - 01.2023
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
EMT-B
Prompt Ambulance Service
Highland, IN
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport.
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care.
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Operated and drove ambulances to transfer patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Operated emergency vehicles with caution to keep patients, public and first responders safe.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service.
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN05.2023
Certificate And State Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
St. Margret's EMS Academy
Hammond, IN04.2015
Skills
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Management
- Chart Updating
- Diabetes Management
- ADL Assistance
- Critical Care
- Care Planning
- Medical Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education and Counseling
- BAC Screen/Drug Screen Collection Ability
- SBAR Communication
- Documenting Vitals
- Medication Administration
- Patient Relations
- Immunization Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Assessments
- Intake and Discharge
- Medical Evaluation
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Complex Problem-Solving
- IV Setup
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2014 - present
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health System
05.2023 - Current
EMT-B
Inhealth
06.2018 - 01.2023
EMT-B
Prompt Ambulance Service
08.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Certificate And State Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
St. Margret's EMS Academy
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