Joseph Stoklosa
Highly motivated STICU registered nurse with more than two years of critical care experience caring for diverse patient populations in complex, high acuity environments. I am committed to lifelong learning, professional growth, and providing safe, evidence based, patient centered care while continually seeking opportunities to strengthen my clinical judgment, adaptability, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Becoming a CRNA has been a long standing professional goal, and I am eager to build upon my critical care foundation through rigorous anesthesia education and clinical training. I approach learning with enthusiasm, humility, and a positive attitude, actively seeking constructive feedback and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth. I am particularly drawn to Augusta University’s commitment to excellence and innovation in nursing education, research, practice, and service, as well as its emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence based practice, leadership, patient education, and the delivery of safe, high quality anesthesia care. I hope to contribute my ICU experience, strong work ethic, curiosity, and dedication to lifelong learning while developing into a knowledgeable, compassionate, and confident anesthesia provider who promotes health, healing, and well being across diverse populations in healthcare settings.
Work History
STICU Nurse
2 Years 2 MonthsOwner/Operator
6 Years 4 Months- Own and independently operate a residential pool maintenance business, managing approximately 30 customer accounts per week.
- Coordinate scheduling, customer communication, service delivery, billing, and day-to-day business operations.
- Independently assess and troubleshoot pool systems, water chemistry, and equipment issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers through consistent communication, reliability, and high-quality service.
- Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and independent decision-making in the management and growth of customer care.
Nurse Extern
1 Year- Gained broad clinical exposure by observing and assisting across multiple specialties and patient populations, including Hospice, Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby, Operating Room, NICU, Medical-Surgical, PICC Team, and multiple ICU settings.
Personal Care Assistant
2 Years 7 Months- Developed a trusting and compassionate relationship while maintaining professionalism, patience, and respect for individual preferences.
- Gained a deeper understanding of compassion, dignity, and the challenges of living with a progressive and debilitating disease (progressive spinal spastic paraparesis), shaping my approach to providing empathetic and patient-centered care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Leadership & Professional Involvement
- Charge Nurse, Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU) — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, 2026–Present
- Preceptor — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, 2025–Present
- Member, Shared Governance Council — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, 2024–Present
- Member, STICU Project Management Transition Team — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, 2025–Present
- Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), 2025–Present
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Georgia Stroke Core Curriculum (GSCC)
- SOWEGA AHEC HIPPA Certification
Accomplishments
- Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Biology — Albany State University, May 2022
- Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Nursing — Albany State University, May 2024
- Outstanding BSN Traditional Student Award — Albany State University, May 2024
- Second Place, Nurse Residency Research Project — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, May 2025
- Dean’s List — Albany State University, May 2021
Anesthesia Shadowing Experience
- Chima D. Anukam, CRNA
Augusta University Graduate — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA
8 hours - Braley Summerell, CRNA
Augusta University Graduate — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA
6 hours
Observed two consecutive general anesthesia cases in Labor & Delivery
- Wesley Knight, CRNA
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA
6 hours - Brent Garrett, CRNA
Military Program Graduate — Albany Surgical, Albany, GA
Independent CRNA Practice Model
10 hours - Rich Bowe, MD
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA
16 hours - Christina Baker, CAA
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA
9 hours
Total Anesthesia Shadowing: 55 hours