Joshua Nelson
Evans
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Partner with expertise in documentation accuracy, vital signs monitoring, and team collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and supporting healthcare teams in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Partner
Wellstar Heath System
Augusta, GA
2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks and daily activities to enhance patient comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported patients with mobility, hygiene, and nutritional needs to promote overall well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and ensure effective communication.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures, fostering understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff members.
Specimen Collector
Quest Diagnostics/Savanah River Nuclear Site
Aiken, SC
2024 - 2024
- Conducted thorough collection and processing of specimens, prioritizing adherence to protocols for optimal accuracy and safety.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards during specimen handling and transportation.
- Trained new staff on proper specimen collection techniques and safety procedures.
- Exceeded performance metrics set forth by management in terms of both volume collected as well as accurate documentation completion rates.
- Upheld high standards for professionalism while interacting with patients, maintaining a respectful demeanor at all times regardless of challenging situations.
Operating Room Assistant
Piedmont Hospital
Augusta, GA
2022 - 2024
- Assisted surgical teams by preparing operating rooms and ensuring proper sterilization of instruments.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported patient positioning and comfort during procedures, enhancing overall surgical efficiency.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to facilitate smooth patient transitions in and out of the operating room.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new procedures and protocols as they were introduced.
- Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from operating room.
- Served as a resource and mentor for new Operating Room Assistants, providing guidance and support during their training period.
- Played a crucial role in emergency situations by remaining calm under pressure and assisting surgical teams as needed to save lives or stabilize patients'' conditions quickly.
Patient Care Assistant
University Health Care
Augusta, GA
2020 - 2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported medical team by maintaining cleanliness and organization in patient areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Georgia Connections Academy
Duluth, GA2014
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Documentation accuracy
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Basic life support
- Patient observation
- Adaptable
- Emotional support
- Sterilization techniques
- Specimen collection
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Patient Care Partner
Wellstar Heath System
2024 - Current
Specimen Collector
Quest Diagnostics/Savanah River Nuclear Site
2024 - 2024
Operating Room Assistant
Piedmont Hospital
2022 - 2024
Patient Care Assistant
University Health Care
2020 - 2022
High School Diploma -
Georgia Connections Academy