Joy Inko-Tariah
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
05.2020 - Current
- Support and train staff in complex PORT/PICC line care and management
- Direct communication with patients, staff, and family members; flu shots; and blood cultures
- Recognized for comforting patients and friendly, approachable demeanor
- Known for specific expertise and knowledge in complex PORT access and IV starts
- Proficient in technologies such as EPIC and patient confidentiality adherence
- Charge Nurse: Supervising staff (RN, LPN’s Phlebotomy, etc.)
Registered Nurse
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
05.2020 - Current
- Efficiently performed over 100 COVID swabs daily and over 100 peripheral blood draws, demonstrating organizational and time management skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
11.2012 - 05.2020
- Intravenous line start; care and management; PORT/PICC line care and management; direct communication with patients, staff, and family members; hematology clinic; chemotherapy injections; EKG’S; medication reconciliation; flu shots; blood cultures
- Recognized for comforting patients and friendly, approachable demeanor
- Known for specific expertise and knowledge in complex PORT access and IV starts
- Triaged patients for the COVID-19 signs and symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skyline Retirement Home
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Wound care, blood glucose checks, and insulin administration
- Commended by physicians for compassionate communication with families dealing with end-of-life care
- Incorporated faith-based practices and responses to comfort patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Patient Support Assistance Healthcare
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Provided care for medically fragile pediatric patients and their families
- TPN setup and administration, G-Tube feeding and care, tracheotomy and suctioning, bolus feedings, C-PAP, and BiPAP
- Perform head-to-toe assessment
- Built trust: provided much-needed respite for families struggling with 24-hour care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Epworth Villa Assisted Living Facility
12.2009 - 11.2012
- Provided excellent care for patients in memory care (Dementia and Alzheimer’s)
- Responsible for supervising staff (medical assistants, Certified Nursing Assistance)
- Recognized for explaining complex behavior and disease processes to family members.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Hospice House
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Cared for hospice care and pain management patients.
- Provided comfort, care, and support to patients.
Education
Doctorate of Family Nurse Practitioner -
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06.2024
Doctorate of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06.2023
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech)
Kirkland, WA12.2019
Bachelor’s degree in arts -
Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK04.2011
Associate In Science -
Oklahoma Community College
05.2007
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Administering immunizations
- Staff Supervision
- Chest pain management
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Washington State License # RN61025990
- Fundamentals of Oncology
- Basic Life Support
Volunteer Community Involvement
- Lighthouse Free Clinic, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Make Promises Happen, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Seattle/King County Clinic, Seattle, WA
Clinical Expereince
APP Student Clinical Experience
· CHI Franciscan St Anthony Hospital, Critical Care Unit (160 hours) Spring 2022
· Skagit Regional Health Cardiology (160 hours) Summer 2022
· Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (160 hours) Fall 2022
· Swedish Cherry Hill Neurosurgery (160 hours) Winter 2023
· Swedish Cherry Hill Spine and Sports Medicine (150 hours) Summer2023
· Anacortes Island Family Physicians (150 hours) Fall 2023
· Overlake Geriatric Primary Care Bellevue (150 hours) Winter 2024
· Pediatric Associates Olympia Washington (150 hours) Spring 2024
. Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) 2023 Critical care Congress.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
05.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skyline Retirement Home
10.2015 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Patient Support Assistance Healthcare
11.2013 - 11.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
11.2012 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Epworth Villa Assisted Living Facility
12.2009 - 11.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Hospice House
10.2009 - 11.2012
Doctorate of Family Nurse Practitioner -
Seattle University
Doctorate of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -
Seattle University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech)
Bachelor’s degree in arts -
Oklahoma Christian University
Associate In Science -
Oklahoma Community College
- Registered Nurse, Washington State License # RN61025990
- Fundamentals of Oncology
- Basic Life Support
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