Hi, I’m
Joy Howard
Registered Nurse
Lyndhurst,OH
Summary
With over 19 years of experience, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse committed to providing evidence-based and therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader excelling in mentoring new nursing staff while consistently delivering top-notch service to diverse patient populations. Strong work ethic, caring nature, and service-oriented approach making a valuable asset to any healthcare team.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Reaching Heights
Parent Mentor
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Organized community events that fostered positive relationships between parents, students, and educators.
- Advocated on behalf of families during meetings with school personnel to ensure their voices were heard and considered in decision-making processes.
- Empowered parents by providing resources and guidance on navigating the education system effectively.
- Addressed diverse cultural, language, and socioeconomic barriers to parental involvement through targeted outreach initiatives and tailored resources.
Hands To Heart CPR
CPR Instructor
02.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Implemented hands-on activities to practice CPR techniques and refine students' skills to prepare each for emergency situations
- Taught complete requirements to help participants pass official CPR certification
- Engaged with class members to help develop knowledge and abilities in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Planned and completed detailed lectures to outline CPR course material for students
Sisters of Notre Dame
Registered Nurse
11.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Assessed patient status and implemented evidence-based interventions according to individualized needs and goals
- Played a crucial role in communication between physicians, nurses, families, and other medical staff members on team rounds
- Educated patients regarding their health conditions
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
Cleveland Heights - University Heights School District
School Nurse
06.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury
Brentwood Health Care
Registered Nurse
11.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization
Core Civic
Registered Nurse
09.2017 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
Willow Park
Registered Nurse
12.2013 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
Ohio homecare
Registered Nurse
11.2010 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physician’s orders
Communicare
Registered Nurse
04.2011 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Trained and mentored new STNA's on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
Preterm
Registered Nurse
04.2009 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities
- Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing
- Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts
Windsor Hospital
Licensed Practical Nurse
04.2005 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects
- Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers
- Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu
Education
Chamberlain School of NursingCleveland, Ohio
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08-2025
ATS Institute of TechnologyHighland Heights, Ohio
Associate of Science from Nursing
01.2009
ATS Institute of TechnologyHighland Heights, Ohio
Nurse Certificate from Nursing
01.2005
Skills
- Epic EHR Coordination
- Patient-Centered Mental Health Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Intravenous Therapy Administration
- Infectious Disease Control
- First aid training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sisters of Notre Dame
11.2022 - 05.2024
School Nurse
Cleveland Heights - University Heights School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
Parent Mentor
Reaching Heights
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Brentwood Health Care
11.2019 - 03.2020
CPR Instructor
Hands To Heart CPR
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Core Civic
09.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
Willow Park
12.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Communicare
04.2011 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
Ohio homecare
11.2010 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
Preterm
04.2009 - 04.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Windsor Hospital
04.2005 - 01.2007
ATS Institute of Technology
Associate of Science from Nursing
ATS Institute of Technology
Nurse Certificate from Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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