Joyce Maddox
Gilmer,TX
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with a strong focus on patient care management, regulatory compliance, and infection control. Proven ability to lead nursing teams, optimize patient admissions, and enhance service delivery through effective training and communication. Also certified with HD bedside and IV therapy, EKG, Lab draws.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Treviso Transitional Care Longview
Longview, Tx
07.2021 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, enhancing patient care quality and ensuring protocol compliance.
- Managed medication administration while monitoring patient responses to treatments.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to identify changing needs promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in developing comprehensive care plans for residents.
- Trained new nurses on best practices and facility policies for improved service delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining workflow and optimizing resource use.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve care coordination.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions and evaluate progress towards goals.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
ADON
Pinetrees Lodge
Longview, Texas
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Assisted in developing nursing policies and procedures for quality patient care.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain optimal nursing coverage and support patient care needs.
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with department heads to implement best practices in nursing operations.
- Led interdisciplinary meetings to align patient care strategies and improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Evaluated patient care plans for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards consistently.
- Reviewed nursing documentation for accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Ensured proper orientation of new hires as well as ongoing training for existing staff members.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment used in the Nursing Department.
Education
LVN - LVN
Kilgore College
Longview, TX08-1977
High School Diploma -
Longview High School
Longview, TX05-1975
Skills
- Patient management
- Medication management
- Care planning
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Compliance monitoring
- Staff management
- Task prioritization
- Leadership skills
- Communication
Certification
- LVN - Texas with compact
Affiliations
- Volunteer with American Red Cross Disaster nurse 30 plus years
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Treviso Transitional Care Longview
07.2021 - Current
ADON
Pinetrees Lodge
03.2017 - 11.2020
LVN - LVN
Kilgore College
High School Diploma -
Longview High School