Joseph Yindra
120 Doe Ridge Lane Bellefonte,PA
Summary
Dynamic RN with 22 years of hospital experience, with exceptional communication skills. A team player is always ready to help colleagues. Extensive background in caring for critically ill patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
The Meadows Psychiatric Center
Centre Hall, Pennsylvania
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify mental health needs and risks.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses throughout shifts.
- This was a 6 month internal contract position.
ER Registered Nurse
Mount Nittany Medical Center
State College, Pennsylvania
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient conditions in emergency situations for immediate medical care.
- Administered medications and monitored effects on patients during treatment.
- Obtained blood and urine samples per MD orders.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment progress in electronic health records.
- Obtained imaging studies per MD orders
- Won a Daisey award for my outstanding patient care.
RN, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
McLean, Virginia
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized treatment needs in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in the emergency department.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic medical record system.
- Managed medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps.
RN Float
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, Virginia
09.2011 - 09.2015
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
RN Float
Inova Fairfax
Falls Church, Virginia
09.2007 - 09.2011
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Trained junior nurses on best practices and hospital protocols for patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
RN, Critical Care
Holy Spirit Hospital
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
09.2005 - 09.2007
- Staff RN on a cardiac stepdown unit of mostly post op bypass surgery.
- Provided direct patient care in critical care unit.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY11-2003
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Care plan development
- Medical equipment operation
- Patient assessment
Accomplishments
- 2024 recipient of the Daisey Award for exceptional nursing care.
- Runner up for 2010 nurse of the year at INOVA Fairfax hospital.
- Received a letter of commendation from the Medical Director of INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute after caring for him post cardiac surgery.
- Received the title of Most Sought-After Float pool Nurse at VHC.
Certification
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certified.
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
The Meadows Psychiatric Center
12.2024 - 06.2025
ER Registered Nurse
Mount Nittany Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2024
RN, Emergency Department
Kaiser Permanente
09.2015 - 09.2019
RN Float
Virginia Hospital Center
09.2011 - 09.2015
RN Float
Inova Fairfax
09.2007 - 09.2011
RN, Critical Care
Holy Spirit Hospital
09.2005 - 09.2007
RN, Medical-Surgical
Geisinger Medical Center
09.2003 - 09.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College