JOSH CHRISTOPHER
Summary
Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Staff Nurse with over 15 years clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Redding
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Case Manager
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Clinical Coordinator
Rideout Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 06.2019
- Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards ofpractice by monitoring, analyzing and correcting staff performance
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for alldepartment employees
- Monitored clinical staff work hours, sick days and vacation time
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses anddoctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time.
Travel Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel
01.2010 - 07.2014
- Critical care travel nurse in cardiovascular intensive care units in Florida, Texas, and California
- Collaborated with other members of the health care delivery team to deliver quality health care
- Used communication and organization skills to navigate through new cities and communities
- Adapted to unfamiliar hospitals and exhibited flexibility while being immersed in many different hospital and cultural settings.
Registered Nurse
Surgical Intensive Care
07.2005 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University Of North Alabama
05.2012
Associate of Science - NURSING
Mississippi University For Women
05.2005
Skills
- Issue Assessment and Monitoring
- Patient Education
- EMR Systems
- Staff Coordination
- Critical Care Nursing
- Workflow Coordination
- Nursing Staff Supervision
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Redding
06.2021 - Current
Case Manager
Adventist Health Rideout Hospital
06.2019 - 05.2021
Clinical Coordinator
Rideout Memorial Hospital
07.2014 - 06.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel
01.2010 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse
Surgical Intensive Care
07.2005 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University Of North Alabama
Associate of Science - NURSING
Mississippi University For Women
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