Joseph Weakland
Binghamton,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Student Nurse
Calvin Coolidge Elementary School
Binghamton, NY
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Project: Health promotion and allergy awareness for children aged 5-8 years old for Urban League After-School Program
School Nurse Assistant
Johnson City Elementary School
Johnson City, NY
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted School Nurse with administering vision and hearing tests for children 2nd -3rd grade, recorded results
- Recorded measurements of height and weight of school aged children
- Performed lice checks
Community Health Student Nurse
Maine-Endwell Senior High School
Endwell, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted RN with filing and record keeping of vaccinations
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Streamlined documentation processes for maintaining accurate student health records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Student Nurse
SUNY Upstate Medical University Pediatric
Syracuse, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported families during difficult situations by offering emotional support alongside clinical expertise in managing their child''s condition.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, family-centered care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with patients of diverse backgrounds by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and empathetic communication skills.
- Conducted regular health education for parents, promoting preventative measures and healthy habits.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers and families regarding patient progress.
- Head to Toe assessments, nursing care plans, interpersonal communication, medication administration, vital signs, documentation, therapeutic communication
Student Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center Psychiatric Unit
Ithaca, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues and patients alike.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on various topics such as coping strategies, stress management, and medication adherence for improved patient understanding.
Student Nurse
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus
Johnson City, NY
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked directly with patient with developmental disability and psychiatric needs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Community Health Student Nurse
UHS MAT Clinic
Binghamton, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Interpersonal communication and medication administration to diverse populations of the area
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Community Health Student Nurse
UHS Urology
Johnson City, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Bladder scans, interpersonal communication, vital signs
Community Health Student Nurse
Lourdes At Home
Multiple
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Traveled to patients’ homes and assisted with nursing care; wound care, medication administration, interpersonal communication, medication reconciliation
Student Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center Telemetry
Ithaca, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Head to toe assessments, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, therapeutic communication, patient education, vital signs, interpersonal communication, collaboration with medical team
Student Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center Operating Room
Ithaca, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Sterile technique, surgery prep, documentation, interpersonal communication, collaboration with medical team, patient education
Student Nurse
UHS Wilson Medical Center Med Surg
Johnson City, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Nursing care plans, interpersonal communication, patient education, medication administration, therapeutic communication, documentation, wound care, glucose monitoring, vital signs
Student Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center Obstetrics
Ithaca, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Nursing care plans, interpersonal communication, patient education, medication administration, therapeutic communication, health history documentation
Student Nurse
Lourdes Hospital Med Surg
Binghamton, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Head to Toe assessments, nursing care plans, interpersonal communication, medication administration
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Binghamton University
Vestal05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Decker College of Nursing And Health Sciences At SUNY Binghamton University
Johnson City, NY05.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
CUNY Hunter College
Manhattan, NYAssociate of Science - Individual Studies
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton05.2018
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Leadership
- Record Keeping Accuracy
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assessments
- Child abuse and neglect
- Documentation And Reporting
- Collaboration with Clinicians
Certification
- Foundations of LGBTQiA+ Health, Part 1&2: For Clinicians (2.0 credits of continuing education by the AAFP)
- Health Literacy: Introduction & Strategies for Addressing Low Health Literacy (SUNY Albany School of Public Health)
- Mandated Reporter Training (2.0 hours through OCFS)
- Narcan Training (NYSDOH Registered Opioid Overdose Program)
- Workplace violence Prevention for Nurses (3 contact hours through the CDC)
Timeline
Student Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center Telemetry
01.2023 - 05.2023
Student Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center Operating Room
01.2023 - 05.2023
Community Health Student Nurse
Maine-Endwell Senior High School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Community Health Student Nurse
UHS MAT Clinic
09.2022 - 12.2022
Community Health Student Nurse
UHS Urology
09.2022 - 12.2022
Community Health Student Nurse
Lourdes At Home
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Nurse
SUNY Upstate Medical University Pediatric
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Nurse
UHS Wilson Medical Center Med Surg
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center Psychiatric Unit
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center Obstetrics
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Nurse
Lourdes Hospital Med Surg
01.2022 - 05.2022
School Nurse Assistant
Johnson City Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Student Nurse
United Methodist Homes Hilltop Campus
09.2021 - 12.2021
Community Health Student Nurse
Calvin Coolidge Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Binghamton University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Decker College of Nursing And Health Sciences At SUNY Binghamton University
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
CUNY Hunter College
Associate of Science - Individual Studies
SUNY Broome Community College