Joshua Curtis
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse experienced in emergency care with a solid foundation in triage, acute intervention, and patient education. Delivered effective urgent care through collaboration with physicians, technicians, and interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating calm decision-making and safe medication practices. Responded efficiently in high-pressure situations, excelling in trauma care, emergency triage, and patient stabilization.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Memorial Jacksonville
06.2025 - Current
- Assessed emergency patients, prioritized care, and initiated rapid interventions based on triage acuity.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, and treatments while maintaining safe medication practices.
- Monitored vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and patient status to detect clinical changes quickly.
- Collaborated with physicians, technicians, and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate urgent care plans.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, follow-up care, and return precautions.
- Stabilized patients during acute events, supporting airway management, wound care, and emergency procedures.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Nurse Intern
St Vincent Riverside
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted registered nurses with patient assessments, vital signs, and basic bedside care.
- Documented patient observations accurately in electronic health records and shift reports.
- Supported medication preparation and verified patient identifiers under clinical supervision.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Prepared patient rooms, supplies, and transport items for admissions and procedures.
Medical Assistant
Jax Spine and Pain
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted providers during pain management procedures, preparing exam rooms and sterile supplies.
- Roomed patients, collected vital signs, and documented chief complaints in EHR.
- Reconciled medications and updated patient histories for accurate clinical documentation.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, referrals, and follow-up visits for continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05-2025
Skills
- Emergency response
- Trauma management
- Emergency triage
- Patient stabilization
- Advanced cardiac life support
- IV insertion
- IV therapy
- Medication management
- Clinical assessment
- Neuro assessment
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medical records management
Certification
- Ultrasound IV
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- ENPC
- CPI
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Memorial Jacksonville
06.2025 - Current
Nurse Intern
St Vincent Riverside
06.2024 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
Jax Spine and Pain
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Florida