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Joyce Arnold

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with extensive experience working with adult and elderly patients in various health care settings. Excelled in patient assessment, medication administration, care plan implementation and collaborating with physicians. Demonstrating critical thinking skills and strong leadership abilities in high pressured environments. Often commended by peers for handling potential tense situations by gaining the trust of the individual patient.

Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and compassionate care; all which has lead to a wonderful learning and growing experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered-Nurse BSN

St. Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
04.2011 - 01.2025
  • Administered patient medications and managed intravenous therapy protocols.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate health status and needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
  • Implemented infection control measures.
  • Maintained safety.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Provided direct patient care.
  • Regional Float Pool, staffing other Prime Health facilities throughout Missouri and Kansas.

Registered Nurse BSN

Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
Kansas City, MO
04.2011 - 06.2020
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
  • Mentored new nursing staff.
  • Assisted in emergency situations by implementing advanced life support measures.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients.

Registered Nurse BSN

All About Staffing Agency
Kansas City, MO
04.2008 - 04.2011
  • Administered medications.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Patients admissions and discharges.
  • Traveled between all surrounding HCA hospitals.
  • Supervised other staff members.
  • Worked as a flexible team player.

Registered Nurse BSN

Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
05.1998 - 04.2008

Started my career in ICU as a new graduate.

* received post-op day 2-3 cabg patients.

* introduction to Swan-ganz.

* Post mortem care of patients with multiple

organ donation (harvest).

* ICP filter measurement.

* IV sedation and pain management.

* worked closely with respiratory therapy to

monitor and care for vented patients.

* team lead.

* hemodynamic monitored.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

Rockhusrt College/Research School Of Nursing
Kansas City, MO
05.1997

High School Diploma - Basic Requirements

Lillis High School
Kansas City, MO
05.1976

Skills

  • Supervised a team of 6-8 nurses and 3-4 certified nursing assistant
  • Medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Epic and Meditech computer charting
  • Patient education
  • Manage deadlines effectively
  • Adhere to policy, protocols
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Attentive to details
  • Acute care expertise
  • HIPAA education
  • Data collection
  • Emergency procedures
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chest pain management

Affiliations

* Rockhusrt Alumni member

* Volunteer for Church Out Reach program

* Volunteer to help with community wellness programs

Certification

ACLS

BLS

NIH

(all current)

Timeline

Registered-Nurse BSN

St. Joseph Medical Center
04.2011 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse BSN

Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
04.2011 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse BSN

All About Staffing Agency
04.2008 - 04.2011

Registered Nurse BSN

Research Medical Center
05.1998 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

Rockhusrt College/Research School Of Nursing

High School Diploma - Basic Requirements

Lillis High School
Joyce Arnold