Joshua Foster
Rock Island,TN
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for fostering strong patient relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with standards.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans, contributing to individualized treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing skill development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented infection control protocols that improved patient safety measures across the unit.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, driving proactive healthcare solutions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Delivery Driver
Jimmy John's
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Delivered orders promptly, ensuring adherence to quality and customer satisfaction standards.
- Navigated delivery routes efficiently, minimizing travel time and maximizing productivity.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and functionality, contributing to safe driving conditions.
- Managed customer interactions professionally, addressing inquiries and resolving issues quickly.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Linda Foster's Office
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NurseOneTeamOne
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Center of Manchester
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Practice
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Crossville10-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Palliative care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Inpatient care
- Preventive care
- Chronic disease management
- Maintaining nutrition
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Preoperative care
- Patient safety protocols
- EKG administration
- Tuberculosis testing
- Counting narcotics
- Documenting incidents
- Licensed practical nurse
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Intravenous medications
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vanderbilt Tullahoma Harton Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2023
Delivery Driver
Jimmy John's
01.2016 - 12.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Linda Foster's Office
01.2014 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
NurseOneTeamOne
01.2011 - 12.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Center of Manchester
01.2010 - 12.2010
Diploma - Nursing Practice
Tennessee College of Applied Technology