Joshua Bennett
Cottonwood,AZ
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 5 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Psychiatric, Home Health, and Long-term care settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carington Park
Ashtabula, OH
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
BAYADA
Mesa, AZ
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, of pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed and reported changes in patient's condition to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, treatment plans, and nursing reports.
- Coordinated communication between family members regarding updates on the patient's health status.
- Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered tube-feedings, and medication administration through G-tubes and monitored patient reactions.
Corrections Nurse
Corecivic Inc.
Florence, AZ
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Assessed and monitored physical health of inmates.
- Administered medications to inmates according to physician's orders.
- Conducted initial assessments of new inmates upon admission into the correctional facility.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure proper care for inmates.
- Managed emergency situations within the correctional facility including responding to medical emergencies or crises.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing when necessary.
- Observed changes in behavior among prisoners that could indicate a need for intervention or further evaluation by a mental health professional.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Nashville08-2017
Skills
- Health Education
- Medication Administration
- Samples Collection
- Clinical Documentation
- Breathing Treatments
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Home Health Care
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Medical Records Management
- Immunization Administration
- Mental Health Support
- Inpatient Care
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Diabetes Management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carington Park
07.2020 - 01.2022
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
BAYADA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Corrections Nurse
Corecivic Inc.
07.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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