Josephine Porter
Orem,UT
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with a proven bedside manner, clinical skills, and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients, and work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in psych nursing patient care. I completed my capstone at the State Hospital, and while doing that, I got my LPN license while I continued to go through RN school. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Utah State Hospital
Provo, Utah
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assisted in conducting patient assessments and documenting findings accurately.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Utah State Hospital
Provo, UT
04.2023 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted routine assessments and documented vital signs accurately.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Operational Specialist
Clear Home
Orem, UT
04.2016 - Current
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Oversaw implementation of procedures, goals and objectives within operations.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Executed and optimized operational responsibilities to promote seamless delivery of services.
- Developed action plans based on analysis findings and implemented solutions.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Drove standardized best practices and leveraged support functions to optimize operational performance while meeting goals.
Team Member
180 Tacos
Prov, UT
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
- Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Collaborated with peers to meet strategic objectives and deliver on productivity and profitability targets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Provo College
Provo, UT08.2023
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Project Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Program Evaluation
- PPE Use
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- People Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control procedures
- Clinical documentation
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Patient education
- Quality assurance
- Emotional support
- Crisis intervention
- Time management
- Administering immunizations
- Nursing plan development
- Mental health nursing
Education and Training
other
Accomplishments
Spirit of Safety
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Utah State Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Utah State Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Operational Specialist
Clear Home
04.2016 - Current
Team Member
180 Tacos
04.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Provo College