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Joshua Knauls

McDonough

Summary


Experienced with overseeing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge to implement best practices and improve patient outcomes. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and team management, effectively balancing administrative duties with patient-focused care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nursing Supervisor

Eckstein Home Care
05.2024 - Current
  • Optimized workflow efficiency within the unit through strategic delegation, task prioritization, and resource allocation.
  • Streamlined clinical documentation procedures, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping while reducing administrative workload.
  • Conducted performance evaluations of nursing staff, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional growth.

Mental Health Nurse

Bibb County Jail
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.
  • Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
  • Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.

Infirmary Nurse, PRN

Lee Arrendale State Prison
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Roswell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
05-2012

Skills

  • Care coordination
  • Clinical judgment
  • Clinical leadership
  • Nursing assessment
  • Patient care planning
  • Electronic charting
  • Medication administration

Timeline

Clinical Nursing Supervisor

Eckstein Home Care
05.2024 - Current

Mental Health Nurse

Bibb County Jail
01.2022 - 05.2024

Infirmary Nurse, PRN

Lee Arrendale State Prison
09.2021 - 05.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Roswell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2021 - 12.2022

Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Gordon State College
Joshua Knauls