JOY STEWART
Arlington
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings and rehabilitation centers. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered PCU Nurse
Parkland Hospital
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and enhance recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering adherence to treatment protocols.
Registered Nurse
Life Care Hospital Of Plano
08.2023 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
REGISTERED NURSE
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
AGENCY LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Shift Key
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Oakmont Guest Care Center
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Dallas College
Dallas, TX12.2023
Associate of Science - LVN
Dallas College
Dallas, TX06.2020
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Duty Delegation
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Implementation
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Compassionate Care
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Graduate Registered Nurse, 2023-12-01
- Graduate Licensed Vocational Nurse, 2021-06-01
- CPR/BLS, 2024-06-01
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2024-01-01
Timeline
Registered PCU Nurse
Parkland Hospital
10.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Life Care Hospital Of Plano
08.2023 - Current
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2024
AGENCY LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Shift Key
08.2021 - 01.2024
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Oakmont Guest Care Center
07.2021 - 10.2022
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Dallas College
Associate of Science - LVN
Dallas College