Joseph Roberts
Amherst
Summary
Dedicated Staff RN with extensive experience at Burke Rehabilitation Center, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, specializing in Rehabilitation , Neurosurgical orthopedic and intensive care nursing. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care. Skilled in crisis intervention and patient assessment, effectively advocating for patient needs while fostering a supportive environment for new nurses.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Van Dyn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
- Advocated for the needs of patients within the healthcare system while maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients'' rights.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
Staff RN
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and individualized care plans.
- Delegated tasks to nursing assistants and support staff effectively, ensuring safe and efficient care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse
Columbia- Presbyterian Medical Center
07.1990 - 01.2007
- Staff RN Nuero Stepdown Unit, Neurosurigical, Nuerological and Orthopedic Units.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Excelsior College
Albany, NYAssociate of Science - Nursing
Edna McConnell Clark School of Nursing
New York, NYSkills
- Orthopedic nursing
- Intensive Care Nursing
- Compassion and empathy
- Rehabilitation nursing
Timeline
Staff RN
Van Dyn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2020 - 03.2023
Staff RN
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2007 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Columbia- Presbyterian Medical Center
07.1990 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Excelsior College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edna McConnell Clark School of Nursing
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