JOY MADAMIDOLA
Boston
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at VA Boston Healthcare System, excelling in interdisciplinary collaboration and quality assurance. Proven track record in mentoring staff and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. Skilled in medication administration and adept at fostering a supportive environment for patients and families during critical care situations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
VA Boston Healthcare System
Brocton
06.2020 - Current
- Managed patient caseload, overseeing admission and discharge planning, care planning, evaluation, and documentation to meet patient-centered goals.
- Delivered nursing care in complex care setting, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Directed nursing and auxiliary staff to ensure effective patient care.
- Manage the shift's nursing assignments, matching patients to nurses based on the nurses' skills and the patients' medical needs.
- Coordinated emergency responses with team, implementing interventions and assessing effectiveness.
- Monitoring the unit for safety issues and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Mentoring staff, answering clinical questions, and mediating conflicts.
Registered Nurse Team Lead
Rogerson House Long Term Care Facility
Boston
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provided critical nursing and hospice care for acute dementia patients.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatment, implement interventions, and ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Supported patients and families during challenging situations, facilitating comfort and promoting recovery.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new nurses and auxiliary staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
Patient Care Nursing Support
Upham Elderly Services Plan
Dorchester
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Supported activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation assistance, improving patient comfort and dignity.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to enhance adherence to individual care plan targets.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Used mobility devices and equipment to carefully transport patients.
- Coordinated development and implementation of health promotion activities for seniors, including home visits and service coordination, to promote wellness and community engagement.
BS Gerontology Internship
Sophia Snow House & Central Elderly Services
Roslindale
12.2007 - 06.2008
- Provided care for elderly residents and coordinated gerontology services to enhance patient well-being.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness, and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, shared living areas, and nursing stations to support a safe environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported elders in managing mental and physical limitations, promoting independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
Senior Midwifery Practitioner
Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Delivered family planning services and monitored progression of normal and at-risk pregnancies to ensure optimal maternal and fetal health.
- Coordinated referrals and facilitated spontaneous deliveries, enhancing patient care and support during critical moments.
- Assisted with breech deliveries, cesarean sections, and episiotomies.
- Performed all aspects of postnatal care including monitoring the health of mothers and infants.
- Mentored students in academic and personal development, fostering professional growth and confidence in midwifery practices.
Agency Midwifery Practitioner
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
London
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Delivered comprehensive care throughout prenatal, labor, and postnatal periods to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.
- Monitored maternal and fetal conditions during labor to support safe delivery outcomes.
- Facilitated spontaneous and assisted multiple births, ensuring effective management of complex delivery situations.
Staff Midwife
St Gerard's Catholic Hospital
Kaduna
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Staff Midwife provided prenatal and postnatal care for women, delivery suite care, education, and pregnancy planning.
- Provided prenatal care and education for expectant mothers, enhancing their understanding of pregnancy and childbirth.
- Monitored labor progress and supported mothers during childbirth, ensuring positive birth experiences.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to maintain high standards of patient safety and comfort throughout care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Frontier University
Versailles, KY03-2027
BSN -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2020
Associated Degree Nursing -
North Broward Technical Center
Deerfield Beach, FL05-2016
Nursing Courses -
Simmons College
Boston, MA09-2008
BA - Gerontology
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA05-2008
Associated Degree Science -
Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley, MA06-2005
Skills
- IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Quality assurance
- Evidence-based practice
- Rehabilitative care
- Health promotion
- Unit administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff mentoring
Certification
Registered Nurse, Massachusetts, RN2327760
Community Volunteer Service
Spring of Water Christian Assembly, Randolph, MA, Counselling Co-Director (Volunteer), 02/20/12, 04/20/17, Organized programs for couples, including counseling, and conflict resolution., Educated patrons on various resources, services, and programs to maximize harmony in relationships., Discussed available programs and services with participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in programmed activities.
Professional Volunteer Service
Preschool Nurse Consultant (Part-Time), 01/20/17, Current Date, Establish indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children., Identify children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and design improvement strategies., Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Summary - Objective
My degree goal is to become an Advanced Practitioner in Nurse Midwifery. This will support my passion for working in a healthcare setting where my education, training, and clinical experience can be utilized in providing client-focused care for the patient's best outcome. The degree will build on my experience as a charge nurse in a busy acute care unit with responsibility for leading and coordinating patient care with a team of nurses and other auxiliary staff.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
VA Boston Healthcare System
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Team Lead
Rogerson House Long Term Care Facility
06.2018 - 06.2020
Patient Care Nursing Support
Upham Elderly Services Plan
06.2010 - 03.2012
BS Gerontology Internship
Sophia Snow House & Central Elderly Services
12.2007 - 06.2008
Senior Midwifery Practitioner
Royal London Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2002
Agency Midwifery Practitioner
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1997
Staff Midwife
St Gerard's Catholic Hospital
01.1992 - 01.1993
Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Frontier University
BSN -
Southern New Hampshire University
Associated Degree Nursing -
North Broward Technical Center
Nursing Courses -
Simmons College
BA - Gerontology
University of Massachusetts
Associated Degree Science -
Massachusetts Bay Community College