Hi, I’m
Joseph Willems
Registered Nurse
Cypress,TX
Summary
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HOUSTON METHODIST EMERGENCY CARE CENTER MAGNOLIAMagnolia, TX
EMERGENCY ROOM RN
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
MEMORIAL HERMANN TEXAS MEDICAL CENTERHouston, TX
HEART FAILURE ICU NURSE
05.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOKHouston, TX
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CHARGE NURSE
11.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Magnet Recognized Facility, 50 Bed ER, 358 Bed Hospital
- Responsible for managing patient flow in exceptionally active ER
- Facilitated service recovery in real time.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
HCA TOMBALLTomball, TX
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MANAGER
04.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Level III Trauma Center, 29 ED Beds, 350 Bed Facility
- Responsible for coordinating and integrating intradepartmental services
- Communicated with CNO, administrator on site (AOS), Nurse Director, regarding patient care, staff conflicts and unusual occurrences
- Recommended and assisted in the selection of a sufficient number of qualified and competent personnel to provide care and treatment
- Maintained the Performance Improvement activities of the department as appropriate
- Responsible for orienting, in-service training, and continuing education for all staff within the Emergency Department
- Determined and ensured the competence of all staff members was assessed, maintained, demonstrated, and improved on an ongoing basis
- Maintained good departmental relationships and effectively communicated with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
- Maintained accurate time and attendance through the payroll system
- Maintained accurate EMTALA Logs and ED Dashboard
- Coordinated and ensured daily staffing ratios were appropriate for the provision of care with the departmental standard.
HCAStafford, TX
HCA Transfer Center Supervisor
12.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for having robust knowledge of 17 individual hospitals within the gulf coast division
- Maintained constant communication with the Charge Nurses and the House Supervisors (AOS) to place ED patients efficiently and effectively, incoming transfers, internal transfers in appropriate rooms
- Present at the inception of this project and assisted with the implementation of the CPP (Central Patient Placement Coordinator) role
- Maintained sufficient staffing with a low turnover rate
- Responsible for scheduling and leading a team of 20 Critical Care RNs
- Led daily meetings with CNO, CFO, and AOS at 17 facilities throughout the first year of the CPP implementation.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
HCA-NorthwestHouston, TX
PACU RN
09.2019 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Managed patient airway while in the recovery phase
- Responsible for Phase 1 and Phase 2 patients
- Acted as a Relief Charge Nurse on numerous evening shifts
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment and medication instructions
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
HCA-ConroeConroe, TX
Emergency Room RN
08.2016 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Level II Trauma Center, 30 ED Beds, 342 Bed Facility
- Routinely provided intervention in emergency, life-threatening situations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
HCA-NorthwestHouston, TX
Emergency room RN
08.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Level III Trauma Center, 49 ED Beds, 350 Bed Facility
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
HCA-North CypressCypress, TX
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
02.2014 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Prioritized work duties while working in stressful situations (STEMIs)
- Monitored and Circulated LHC/RHC and Electrophysiology Cases as needed
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Administered diagnostic angiograms, injecting intravenous dye for x-ray examination and using catheters to introduce tools needed for medical treatments.
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights HospitalHouston, TX
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
08.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Level III Trauma Center, 41 ED Beds, 260 Bed Facility
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Sacred Heart Hospital-FLPensacola, FL
Med/Surge, Tele, Emergency Room RN
09.2009 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Level II Adult/Pediatric Trauma Center, 50 ED Beds, 566 Bed Facility
- 8 Months M/S, 10 Months Tele, 1.5 Yrs ED
- Managed heavy trauma patient population
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Liberty University
Master of Science from Informatics
12-2025
Pensacola Christian College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2009
Timeline
HEART FAILURE ICU NURSE
MEMORIAL HERMANN TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
05.2023 - 11.2023
EMERGENCY ROOM RN
HOUSTON METHODIST EMERGENCY CARE CENTER MAGNOLIA
11.2022 - Current
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CHARGE NURSE
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK
11.2022 - 05.2023
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MANAGER
HCA TOMBALL
04.2022 - 11.2022
HCA Transfer Center Supervisor
HCA
12.2020 - 01.2022
PACU RN
HCA-Northwest
09.2019 - 12.2020
Emergency Room RN
HCA-Conroe
08.2016 - 09.2019
Emergency room RN
HCA-Northwest
08.2015 - 08.2016
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
HCA-North Cypress
02.2014 - 07.2015
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2014
Med/Surge, Tele, Emergency Room RN
Sacred Heart Hospital-FL
09.2009 - 08.2013
Liberty University
Master of Science from Informatics
Pensacola Christian College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Skills
Clinical judgment
Research utilization
Precepting
Patient education and counseling
Medication and IV administration
Nursing staff leadership
Licensed RN
High level of autonomy
EMR / EHR
Emotional awareness
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
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