Joy Gaines
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with nearly 2 years of hands-on experience in medical-surgical and long-term care environments. Skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting adherence and understanding of conditions.
ED Technician
University of Maryland, Bowie Health Center
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff to enhance patient care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Performed EKG and placed IVs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for critical situations.
ED Technician
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Conducted patient assessments and collected vital signs to support efficient care delivery.
- Assisted medical staff with procedures, enhancing workflow and overall patient satisfaction.
- Expedited patient flow through the ED by effectively managing caseloads, anticipating needs, and allocating resources accordingly.
- Promptly responded to critical situations, assisting in life-saving interventions like CPR administration and defibrillation techniques.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Performed EKG's and placed IV.
- Upheld patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.
- Monitored and documented patient conditions accurately in electronic health records system.
Education
No Degree -
Standard HealthCare College
Falls Church, VA10-2023
CNA License
Sage-point Nursing Home
Laplata, Md 05-2017
High School Diploma -
Henry. E Lackey High School
Indian Head, MD06-2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Immunization administration
- PD experience
- HIPAA compliance
- Diabetes management
- Physical assessment
- Emergency response
- Palliative care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient charting
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
01.2024 - Current
ED Technician
University of Maryland, Bowie Health Center
11.2021 - 12.2023
ED Technician
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2021
No Degree -
Standard HealthCare College
CNA License
Sage-point Nursing Home
High School Diploma -
Henry. E Lackey High School
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