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Joy Knight

Brighton,MI

Summary

Solution-oriented and dedicated nursing professional with proven versatility in the various aspects of patient care. Exemplary communicator who demonstrates professionalism and compassion when working with patient, their families, and other health-care professionals. Committed to continued professional training.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-op/Pacu

CHILDREN’S National
DC
06.2020 - 05.2023
  • Patient population Adult & Pediatric Post Surgical, Neuro, Ortho, GI, Pulmonary, Gyn, Urology

Registered Nurse (RN)

Atlas Med Staff
03.2019 - 06.2020
  • Patient population Adult & Pediatric Post Surgical, Neuro, Ortho, GI, Pulmonary, Gyn, Urology

Registered Nurse (RN)

University of Michigan Motts Children’s
Ann Arbor, MI
04.2015 - 03.2019
  • Patient population Adult & Pediatric Post Surgical, Neuro, Ortho, GI, Pulmonary, Gyn, Urology

Registered Nurse (RN)/CSR

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2013 - 04.2015
  • Patient population Post Surgical, Med-Surg, Neuro, Ortho, Rehab, Transplant, GI, Pulmonary, Hemo-Onc, Gyn, Urology

Registered Nurse (RN)

A-Line staffing
Sterling Heights, MI
05.2010 - 04.2015
  • Patient population ICU, Pre-OP, PACU, Post Surgical, Step down, Med-Surg/Tele, Neuro and Women’s Health

Registered Nurse (RN)/Float Pool

Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield, MI
06.2012 - 07.2013
  • Patient population Post Surgical, Step-Down, Med-Surg/Tele, Neuro and Women’s Health

Registered Nurse (RN)/ (LPN)/ (GN)/ Float Pool

Howell Care Center
Howell, MI
05.2007 - 06.2010
  • Patient population Post Surgical, Med-Surg, Neuro, Ventilator patients in sub-acute unit

Education

Bachelors Science Nursing -

Eastern Michigan University
08.2016

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Lansing Community College
07.2007

General Associate Degree -

Lansing Community College
05.2005

Skills

  • Expertise with pyxis/omnicell medication distribution machine and computer charting –EPIC and CERNER
  • Care of ventilated patients including - trach care, blood gas drawing and interpretation
  • Management of care under contact, droplet, and airborne isolation precautions
  • Leadership and preceptor experience: training and developing new/ student nurses and auxiliary staff
  • Highly proficient clinical skills: IV starts, pushes, drips, 12-lead EKG, cardiac monitors, blood monitoring, transfusions, central line care, drawing blood gases (arterial and venous), defibrillations, codes, ventilators, chest tubes care and measurements
  • Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family
  • Effectively communicates pertinent patient/ family information to health care team
  • Participates in finding solutions for variances from patients goals and insures implementation of solutions
  • Able to change clinical assignments with short notice

Affiliations

Faith Medical Clinic, Volunteer- Triage Nurse, 2013/present

Personal Information

Title: RN, BSN

Timeline

Registered Nurse (RN) Pre-op/Pacu

CHILDREN’S National
06.2020 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse (RN)

Atlas Med Staff
03.2019 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse (RN)

University of Michigan Motts Children’s
04.2015 - 03.2019

Registered Nurse (RN)/CSR

University of Michigan
01.2013 - 04.2015

Registered Nurse (RN)/Float Pool

Henry Ford Hospital
06.2012 - 07.2013

Registered Nurse (RN)

A-Line staffing
05.2010 - 04.2015

Registered Nurse (RN)/ (LPN)/ (GN)/ Float Pool

Howell Care Center
05.2007 - 06.2010

Bachelors Science Nursing -

Eastern Michigan University

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Lansing Community College

General Associate Degree -

Lansing Community College
Joy Knight