Joseph Museka
Anna,TX
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Grayson College graduate willing to provide safe, and competent nursing care for patients. Bringing new ideas, a willingness to learn, team spirit; and a professional, calm, and encouraging demeanor.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elite Nursing Home Health Care
10.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Parkland Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
EKG Technician
Baylor Scott and White
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) cross trained with the Intensive Care Unit (ICU 24 Hours) and the Progressive Care Unit (PCU 24 Hours)
- Initiated, maintained, troubleshooted, and discontinued electrodes, leads, and transmitters as needed
- Interpretated EKG strips which included rate, rhythm, PR, QRS, and QT intervals
- Kept telemetry logs current
- Maintained monitoring equipment and supplies with consideration for cost containment
- Recognized and reported abnormal EKGs and critical arrythmias to RN immediately.
Monitor Technician
UT Southwestern Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Initiated, maintained, troubleshooted, and discontinued electrodes, leads, and transmitters as needed
- Interpretated EKG strips which included rate, rhythm, PR, QRS, and QT intervals
- Kept telemetry logs current
- Maintained monitoring equipment and supplies with consideration for cost containment
- Recognized and reported abnormal EKGs and critical arrythmias to RN immediately.
Nurse Aide/ Home Health Training Aide
Alliance Career Institute
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Answered patient call lights and determined how best to help them
- Provided physical support for patients or residents with their daily activities and personal hygiene, including activities of daily living
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients
- Ensured patients or residents received appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences
- Obtained a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers, and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
Senior EKG Technician
Medi-Lynx Cardiac Monitoring LLC
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Provided prompt solutions for incoming calls from physicians and patients
- Followed Established guidelines and procedures
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
- Monitored processes such as patient data and complaints
- Completed end of shift reports in a timely manner.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) -
Grayson College
Denison, TX05.2023
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Process
- HIPAA
- Patient-Centered Care
- Flexible
- Communication
- Patient Identification
- Dependable
- Observation
- Documentation
- Patient/Family Education
- Chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
- Commanding General’s Individual Achievement Award, 02/2021
- Texas State Guard Service Medal, 01/2020
- Humanitarian Service Ribbon, 10/2017
- Texas Outstanding Service Medical, 10/2017
Clinical Rotations
- Texoma Medical Center, MedSurg, Spring 2023
- Texoma Medical Center, ICU, Spring 2023
- Texoma Medical Center, Role Transition, Spring 2023
- Texoma Medical Center, Surgical Unit, Fall 2022
- Texoma Medical Center, Telemetry Unit, Fall 2022
- Texoma Medical Center, Behavioral Health, Fall 2022
- Wilson N. Jones, Progressive Care Unit, Fall 2021
- Wilson N. Jones, Labor & Delivery, Fall 2021
- Northern Wilson N. Jones, Cath Lab, Fall 2021
- Wilson N. Jones, Emergency Department, Fall 2021
- Carrus Hospital, Long Term Acute Care, Spring 2021
Military Experience
Waxahachie, Texas, Texas State Guard, Texas State Guard Soldier, 12/2016, 10/2022, Demonstrated leadership, logistics expertise, communication abilities, computer competencies, teamwork, and multitasking. Completed military basic training, leadership training and teamwork skills. Trained extensively in leadership and teamwork. Provided combat support and force protection security.
Licensing And Credentialing
- Registered Nurse, Board of Nursing, Texas.
- Basic Life Support (AHA), Current
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT), Current
- Compounding Certification Course (NPTA), Current
- Chemotherapy Certification Course (NPTA), Current
- Sterile Products Certification Course (NPTA), Current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elite Nursing Home Health Care
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Parkland Hospital
07.2023 - Current
EKG Technician
Baylor Scott and White
01.2022 - 07.2023
Monitor Technician
UT Southwestern Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse Aide/ Home Health Training Aide
Alliance Career Institute
12.2020 - 01.2021
Senior EKG Technician
Medi-Lynx Cardiac Monitoring LLC
11.2017 - 11.2020
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ADN) -
Grayson College
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