Joshua Horton
Godley,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Advanced Care Technician, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
11.2011 - 07.2019
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Paramedic Field Training Officer
CareFlite
09.2003 - 11.2011
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Firefighter/Paramedic
Cleburne Fire Department
02.2000 - 01.2008
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Collaborated with other emergency responders on scene to establish adequate fire suppression.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin College
McKinney, TX05.2019
No Degree - Pre-requisites Nursing
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX12.2017
No Degree - Paramedic Certificate
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TX08.2001
Skills
- Project Implementation
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Employee Performance
- Operational Procedures
- Clinical Oversight
- Departmental Oversight
- Operational Standards
- Professional Development
- Nursing Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Improve Overall Rating of Care from 8 %Tile to 26 %Tile
- Collaboration with Quality Team to improve DTN compliance by 17%
- Improved and Maintain EMS AOC Metric < 10 minutes
- LALOS Improvement of 43 minutes (133 min to 90 min)
- DC3LOS Improvement of 40 minutes (216 min to 175 min)
- Reduced Staff Turnover in the Emergency Department (44% to 13%)
- Collaborated with other ED Leaders to build a positive team and culture: reduced CNC vacancies, 40 RN/LVN new hires
- Partnership with other ED Leaders to increase UBC participation
- Complete Leadership Essentials in November 2023
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - Texas
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
09.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
07.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
07.2019 - 07.2021
Advanced Care Technician, Emergency Department
Medical City Arlington
11.2011 - 07.2019
Paramedic Field Training Officer
CareFlite
09.2003 - 11.2011
Firefighter/Paramedic
Cleburne Fire Department
02.2000 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin College
No Degree - Pre-requisites Nursing
Tarrant County College District
No Degree - Paramedic Certificate
Navarro College
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