Joshua Taft

• Perform specialized nursing care in all phases of the Cardiothoracic intra-operative and peri-operative role.

• Unique specialization consisting of 15 Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons and 8 operating rooms performing an array of procedures consisting of but not limited to: Heart and Lung Transplants, Bypass Surgery CABG, Heart Valve Replacements / Repairs, Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Endoscopic Vein Harvesting, Aortic Dissections, Lung procedures, Pacemakers, Pediatrics, etc.

• Demonstrate Advent Health’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork.

• Identify and develop individualized plan of care.

• Assess and interpret data relative to patient’s age.

• Prepare and maintain sterile field and assist in surgical procedures.

• Work independently or in collaboration with other staff as directed to ensure required supplies, instruments, positioning devices and equipment are available for all assigned procedures.

• Utilize preference cards to effectively assure essential supplies and equipment are available as needed.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique in accordance with AORN recommended standards.

• Select and prepare necessary supplies and equipment.

• Verify exposure to sterilization and integrity of sterile packaging and open supplies aseptically.

• Participate in the preparation and management of supply inventories, surgical equipment, operating room suite readiness and clinical/technical assistance as directed while performing operative and invasive procedure.

• Demonstrated critical knowledge, skills, and judgement to care for patients requiring complex assessment and therapies, high intensity interventions, and high-level continuous nursing vigilance.

• Utilized information and assessment data to anticipate and respond with confidence and adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions.

• Identified and prioritized information to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient focused action.

• Monitored and adjusted specialized equipment used on patients, and interpreted and recorded electronic displays, such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.

• Responded to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocols.

• Observed, monitored, and assessed patients’ condition, recognizes, identifies, and interprets serious situations and communicate with Physician or takes preplanned emergency measures when Physician is not immediately available.

• Assessed patient’s needs and developed/revised an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses.

• Evaluated the patient’s progress toward attaining expected outcomes.

• Record vital signs on mothers and infants and report to assigned nurse.

• Perform 24-hour screenings on infants which include: hearing screens, baths, PKU labs, oxygen levels, bilirubin levels.

• Assist in discharging mother and baby from the unit.

• Ensure safety and teaching for mother and baby post-delivery.

• Ensure any visitor is properly tagged.

• Assist as a runner for vaginal deliveries and c-section operations.

• Attach patients to monitors upon admission and record vitals or EKG if indicated.

• Obtain and send lab orders such as: urine analysis, COVID swab, blood drawn from nurse.

• Sit with and monitor Baker Act patients.

• Assist nurses in care for patients which include: changing, turning, monitoring, and running.

• Assist nurses with all types of care which include: ADLS, changing, turning, transferring.

• Ensure tele monitoring is properly placed and working if indicated.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the care of patients of all ages; neonates, infants, toddlers, school aged and adolescents.

• Assisted with the provision of family centered care in conjunction with other disciplines and essential functions.

• Prepared rooms for patient admissions assuring that the room is clean and proper equipment is set up for patient’s needs.

• Ensured an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.

• Performed vital signs and reported abnormalities to assigned RN.

• Recorded intake and output of patients as directed by RN.

• Ensured a clean and safe patient care environment.

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living (bath, feed, play, etc.) and provides other patient care as directed.

• Utilized the electronic medical record as required for patient care.

• Participated in unit, departmental and hospital education programs.

• Transported patients to other unit locations and escort discharged patients to car.

• Courteously and professionally cover patient care unit front desk as needed for back-up which included: promptly answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, distributing, sorting, or processing mail, entering orders, managing medical record, etc.

• Responsible for providing new member orientation to include but, not limited to: teaching/explaining the principles and guidelines to exercise, set-up and demonstration on all types of exercise equipment, proper lifting techniques, explain heart rate range, age predicted and RPE, explain the FITT principle to exercise.

• Helped set SMART goals for clients.

• Trained and taught personal clients as well as different wellness/exercise programs, which include health and fitness such as nutrition, resistance training, improved strength and muscle hypertrophy, cardiovascular training, mobility, flexibility, sport related training, etc.

• Tracked progression of each client to ensure progress in various areas of health and fitness mentioned above.

• Demonstrated the ability to handle an emergency code and handling of a real code in regard to BLS and the use of the AED and oxygen.

• Performed and managed wellness screenings, measurements, and body compositions.

• Maintained equipment keeping them clean and in good working order.

• Carried out effective communication with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships.

• Assisted therapists and nurses with daily care and patient therapy as delegated.

• Communicated to nurses and therapists on patient performance, condition and participation during delegated patient care activities.

• Deferred any information requests from physicians, patients, visitors, etc. regarding the patient's condition, diagnosis, prognosis, progress, plan of care or discharge plan to nurses or therapists.

• Responsible for creating an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment.

• Safely transferred patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, and toilets.

• Documented, set up, and broke down new admission and discharge patient equipment such as wheel chairs, walkers, etc.

• Provided direct patient care activities appropriate to training and competency, which include but are not limited to dressing, feeding, changing, showering, vital signs, glucose level monitoring, and any other patient needs.

• Licensed Real Estate Agent that provided explanations of available vacation offers, qualifications, and sales terms, while answering all client questions appropriately and effectively to attempt to sell vacations and packages.

• Top sales associate within the first month and continued to trend in a progressive and assertive manor.

• Maintained a minimum sales and conversion quota as set by the department leadership.

• Built customer relationships, followed up on potential leads, and maximized sales opportunities.

• Identified prospects, ensured customer satisfaction, and constantly sought new opportunities to drive business growth.

• Operated with company approved scripts and company guidelines.