Joshua Gray
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Compassionate and versatile Nurse Practitioner with over five years of diverse clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, and primary care with a focus on weight loss management. Adept at delivering high quality patient centered care in fast-paced environments, including emergency rooms and urgent care clinics. Proven expertise in performing comprehensive assessments, developing individualized, treatment, plans, and implementing evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Strong communicator and advocate for patient education, dedicated to fostering a collaborative approach in interdisciplinary settings. Committed to promoting health and wellness through preventative care and chronic disease management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Gulf Coast Urgent Care
Lake Charles, LA
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive primary care and weight loss management services to diverse patient populations.
- Developed individualized weight loss plans incorporating dietary lifestyle, and behavior modification strategies.
- Conducted health assessments, including metabolic evaluations, and lab interpretation to taylor weight loss programs.
- Provided ongoing support and counseling to patients to ensure adherence to treatment plans and achieve health goals.
- Educated patients on chronic disease prevention, healthy living, and the importance of regular follow ups.
- Maintained detailed patient records and monitored progress to adapt treatment strategies as needed.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
Lake Charles, LA
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided comprehensive care to patients presenting with non-life-threatening conditions, managing a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries.
- Conducted physical examinations, ordered diagnostic test and interpreted results to guide treatment decisions.
- Developed and implemented patient education programs, focusing on preventative care and chronic disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to optimize patient flow and improve service and delivery outcomes.
- Diagnosed and treated common condition conditions, including respiratory infections, minor fractures, and dermatological issues.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine screenings to promote public health initiatives.
- Participated in community outreach programs to educate the public on urgent care services and health maintenance
- Assisted in training and mentoring, nurses and students and clinical best practices.
- Evaluated and updated clinical protocols to reflect current evidence-based standards, ensuring best practices in urgent care delivery.
- Reduced urgent care wait times through efficient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
- Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
Nurse Practitioner
PEMM Lake Charles Memorial Hospital ER
Lake Charles, LA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Conduct thorough assessments, diagnosis, and management of patients in a high-acuity Emergency Room setting.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans for diverse medical emergencies.
- Perform procedures such as suturing, intubation, and wound care as needed, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and follow up care, enhancing health literacy.
- Monitor vital signs and interpret lab results to make timely decisions regarding patient care.
- Assist in the development of emergency protocols and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provide triage assessments to prioritize patient care based on severity of conditions.
Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
01.2010 - 02.2019
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese Sate University
Lake Charles, LA01-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment and diagnosis
- Emergency and critical care
- Primary care and weight loss management
- Treatment planning
- Patient education and advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management and prioritization
- Adaptability fast pace environments
Certification
- AANP
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Licenses
- APRN
- RN
- DEA
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Gulf Coast Urgent Care
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
03.2020 - 05.2023
Nurse Practitioner
PEMM Lake Charles Memorial Hospital ER
02.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese Sate University