Joshua Faulkner
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Providence Health & Services, excelling in patient advocacy and clinical judgment. Proven track record in implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety. Skilled in medication administration and patient assessments, while effectively mentoring new staff as a clinical instructor for capstone nursing students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
02.2018 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on clinical protocols and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Led emergency response drills, improving team preparedness for critical situations.
- Advocated for patient needs, facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Portland
Portland, Oregon, OR08-2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Clinical Preceptor for CapStone Students (5 years)
- Time Management
Certification
- Peritoneal dialysis Training - 2019-present
- University of Portland Clinical Instructor 2020-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Portland