Joy Hyman
Loganville,GA
Summary
I am a very responsible, and driven Individual Whom tends to work well with others. I am always focused on achieving the goals that are set before me. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
Snellville, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse
Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, GA
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
- Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
- Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Emory Hillandale Hospital
Lithonia, GA
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Miramar, FL06-2018
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Wound Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Diabetes management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- [Software] use
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Taking vitals
- IV setup
- Physical assessments
- Patient Evaluation
Certification
- Cpr certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Emory Decatur Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Emory University Hospital Midtown
05.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Emory Hillandale Hospital
09.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University