Joseph Museka
Anna,TX
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with exceptional patient care abilities and positive demeanor. Possesses foundational knowledge of medical procedures and terminology, coupled with proficiency in patient assessment and clinical documentation. Dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering supportive healthcare environment.
Developed exceptional patient care and communication skills in fast-paced healthcare environment. Skilled in handling emergency situations and providing detailed patient assessments. Seeking to transition these abilities into new role, aiming to make significant impact in any professional setting.
Professional healthcare provider with significant experience in inpatient care and patient management. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability, reliability, and strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in electronic medical records, patient education, and crisis management.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
University Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans focused on mental health needs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment that promoted healing by following infection control protocols within the psychiatric unit setting.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining a therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
- Prevented medication errors by carefully reviewing prescriptions from psychiatrists before administering medication in accordance with established guidelines.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Parkland Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient care delivery within the medical-surgical setting.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
- Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Streamlined processes for documentation, ensuring accurate charting that facilitated timely decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Elite Nursing Home Health Care
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
EKG Technician
Baylor Scott & White
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of data between departments by uploading completed EKG reports into electronic medical records systems accurately.
Monitor Technician
UT Southwestern Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Promoted a positive work environment through active collaboration with peers, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals within the facility.
- Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.
- Troubleshot monitor equipment issues, ensuring uninterrupted surveillance of patients'' heart activity.
- Managed multiple telemetry systems simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and high-quality care for all monitored patients.
- Kept telemetry logs current
Senior EKG Technician
Medi-lynx Cardiac Monitoring
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of data between departments by uploading completed EKG reports into electronic medical records systems accurately.
- Provided prompt solutions for incoming calls from physicians and patients
- Monitored processes such as patient data and complaints.
- Completed end of shift reports in a timely manner
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Grayson College
Denison, TX05-2023
Skills
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Flexible
- Patient-Centered Care
- Communication
- Reliability
- CPR Certification
- Clinical Documentation
- Intake and discharge
- Wound Dressing and chronic Disease Management
Accomplishments
- Achieved results through effectively helping with task.
- Documented and resolved issues which led to positive clinical results.
- Achieved results by completing assigned results with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Texas State Board of Nursing.
- Compounding Certification Course-NPTA
- Chemotherapy Certification Course-NPTA
- Sterile Products Certification Course-NPTA
Timeline
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse
University Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Elite Nursing Home Health Care
10.2023 - 08.2024
RN, Medical-Surgical
Parkland Hospital
07.2023 - Current
EKG Technician
Baylor Scott & White
01.2022 - 07.2023
Monitor Technician
UT Southwestern Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Senior EKG Technician
Medi-lynx Cardiac Monitoring
11.2017 - 11.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Grayson College
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