Joy Raven
Boonville,IN
Summary
Seasoned PACU Registered Nurse with over 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Showcasing expertise in surgical care and recovery management. Excels in reducing patient anxiety and ensuring safety during critical procedures. Skilled in ACLS and PALS, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education for enhanced health outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional communication and empathy, significantly improving patient experiences.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Evaluate patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Manages patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, level 2 trauma patients, ICU and pediatric patients
- Cross trained to pre-op, holding, and phase II recovery.
- Float between Midtown and Gateway campus same day and PACU.
Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Cross trained to pre-op/admitting and phase II ambulatory surgical and procedural patients, interventional radiology and cath lab patients
- Cross trained/floated to surgery prep center, eye surgery center, orthopedics and general surgery center
- Cross trained and worked PRN in the Infusion center.
RN Health Coach Internal Medicine
Sanford Health
08.2009 - 04.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication of procedure details, answering questions, and providing emotional support.
- Managed patients during Interventional radiology procedures
- Administered conscious sedation to consistently monitor patient cardiac rhythms and other vitals during invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Innovis Health
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Assisted in the identification and treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Role in cath lab rotated between recording, scrubbing in with cardiologist, and circulating for angiogram, interventions, and pacemaker/ICD implants.
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Innovis Health
04.2005 - 07.2006
- Managed ventilator settings, titrating medications, monitoring vital signs closely to ensure appropriate respiratory support for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements ensuring patient safety throughout each process.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
Cardiovascular Recovery Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Open heart recovery room
Cardiac Interventional Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
01.2002 - 04.2004
- Managed pre and post cardiac interventional patients, pacemakers, and EP study patients.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
05.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
Nursing Assistant
Elim Nursing Home
04.1992 - 08.1997
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences
Orlando05-2000
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
Timeline
PACU Registered Nurse
Deaconess Midtown Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
06.2014 - 07.2019
RN Health Coach Internal Medicine
Sanford Health
08.2009 - 04.2011
Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse
Sanford Health
08.2007 - 11.2009
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Innovis Health
07.2006 - 07.2007
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Innovis Health
04.2005 - 07.2006
Cardiovascular Recovery Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
04.2004 - 04.2005
Cardiac Interventional Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
01.2002 - 04.2004
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Florida Hospital
05.2000 - 01.2004
Nursing Assistant
Elim Nursing Home
04.1992 - 08.1997
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adventist University of Health Sciences
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