Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Joshua Bliss

Summary

Versatile and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Well versed in safety and quality of hospital and healthcare standards. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors and coworkers to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Kaiser San Leandro
12.2023 - Current
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency within the Emergency Department.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and requirements while working in various emergency departments across different states.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Inova Healthplex
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Participated in quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement programs.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Mayo Clinic
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provided timely interventions for critically ill patients, stabilizing conditions and preventing further complications.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for accurate medical records.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Anthony Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
10.2019 - 09.2020
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. David's South Austin Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2020
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
05.2018

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management
  • Infection Control
  • Quality Improvement
  • Regulatory Compliance

Accomplishments

    Daisy Award Recipient: 2019

Certification

California Registered Nurse License: 95240752

Texas (Compact) Registered Nurse License: 944577

Oregon Registered Nurse License: 202006823RN


ACLS: 07/2024

BLS: 07/2024

PALS: 08/2024

TNCC: 02/2024

NIHSS: 01/2025

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Elementary

Timeline

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Kaiser San Leandro
12.2023 - Current

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Inova Healthplex
08.2023 - 11.2023

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Mayo Clinic
10.2022 - 01.2023

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2022

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
10.2021 - 04.2022

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

St. Anthony Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021

Travel Nurse, Emergency Department

Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
10.2019 - 09.2020

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

St. David's South Austin Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Stephen F Austin State University
Joshua Bliss