Joshua Rains
Charleston,SC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Seeking a position as a Registered Nurse in the PACU phase II. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
University of Miami Health Tower
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated with clinicians regarding changes in patient's health including hemodynamic stability, lab results, changes mental status, and vital signs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, while continuing to provide safe patient care.
- Titrated drips according to hospital protocols and physician orders.
- Responded to bed alarms in a timely manner to prevent falls or other types of injuries.
- Administered medications via IV, oral, sub cutaneous, and intra-muscular routes.
- Rounded on patients every two hours to ensure patient safety and monitor for changes in patient's health.
- Managed complex patients with multiple comorbidities by developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Mount Sinai Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided education to patients prior to discharge to facilitate medication and follow-up appointment compliance.
- Utilized nursing care plans to provide individualized care through non-judgmental and non-discriminatory means.
- Attended monthly unit meetings to discuss ways to improve patient care and increase patient safety while continuing to preserve patient autonomy and rights.
- Documented daily to ensure accurate records of medications, treatments, and patient's health status were kept.
- Adhered to all hospital policies and protocols to promote patient health and prevent injuries.
- Spearheaded a campaign for reminders every two hours to turn patients with low braden scale scores which resulted in a fifty percent reduction in hospital acquired pressure injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Miami, FL08.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- CV-BC
LANGUAGES
English Native
Spanish Fluent
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
University of Miami Health Tower
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Mount Sinai Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
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