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Josephine Nixon

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dedicated Emergency Room nurse with extensive experience at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in center city Philadelphia, adept at rapid patient assessment and stabilization. I have a passion for delivering fast, effective care in high-pressure situations. With a strong background in trauma, acute care, and crisis management, I thrive in dynamic environments where critical thinking and quick decision-making are essential. Proficient in ACLS and trauma nursing, demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and leadership skills in high-pressure situations, my goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients and support to their families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals
03.2022 - Current
  • Provide critical and immediate care to patients experiencing medical emergencies, ranging from trauma and cardiac events to acute illnesses and injuries.
  • Responsibilities include rapid assessment, triage, administration of medications and treatments, wound care, IV therapy, and monitoring of vital signs.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to stabilize patients and ensure timely, efficient care.
  • Skilled in prioritizing care in high-stress situations, managing multiple patients simultaneously, and providing compassionate support to patients and their families in crisis.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Associate Sales Representative

Hiossen Implant
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Built and expanded relationships with dentists by effectively cold calling dentist offices and specialists to seek dental implants/related projects, surgical equipment and continued educational courses
  • Developed organizational and time management skills through continuous record of all sales leads and customer accounts

Certified USLA Open Water Rescue Veteran Lifeguard

Dewey Beach Patrol
05.2014 - 09.2019
  • National and State Certified Emergency Medical Responder providing immediate lifesaving care to critical patients in open water and throughout the Town of Dewey Beach during the summer months
  • Nationally accredited by the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) in open water rescue
  • Trained Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association
  • Standing member of Sussex County Lifesaving Association (SCLA)
  • Assisted swimmers in distress using appropriate rescue techniques based on individual needs and circumstances.
  • Co-Curriculum developer, administrator, and instructor of United States Lifesaving Association’s Junior Lifeguard Program in conjunction with the Town of Dewey Beach and the Dewey Beach Patrol’s Open Water Rescue Daily Curriculum Set

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia
09-2021

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
05-2014

Skills

  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Basic life support (BLS)
  • Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
  • Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
  • Trauma nursing
  • Emergency triage
  • Medication & IV insertion
  • Patient assessment & stabilization
  • Patient safety
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Leadership

Certification

  • ALCS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • TNCC
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals
03.2022 - Current

Associate Sales Representative

Hiossen Implant
11.2019 - 06.2020

Certified USLA Open Water Rescue Veteran Lifeguard

Dewey Beach Patrol
05.2014 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Delaware

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