Jozelle Woodard
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with BCLS/ACLS certification, skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and routine emergency endoscopy procedures.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.2006 - 05.2026
- GI/Endoscopy RN -September 11, 2006-May 18, 2026
- Supported colonoscopies, EGDs, ERCPs, bronchoscopies, EBUS, TEEs, and cardioversion as a circulating and scrub RN.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, enhancing adherence to standards of care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Instructed patients and families on health management techniques and recovery methods to promote optimal recovery outcomes.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools for physician use during examinations and treatments, ensuring readiness and efficiency.
- Meticulously recorded patient progress in electronic medical records for accurate tracking.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining patient safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Redeployed to ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the temporary suspension of Surgical Services.
Registered Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2000 - 09.2006
- Staff ICU RN
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Assisted in emergency procedures while maintaining a calm environment.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Registered Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Skilled Nursing Floor
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and conditions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
Charge Nurse
Philadelphia Nursing Home
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated effective patient admissions and discharges to enhance operational flow.
- Monitored patient conditions, reporting changes promptly to physicians.
- Guided nursing assistants on best practices for patient care tasks.
- Assisted physicians with basic diagnostic procedures, including wound dressing changes.
- Administered medications, treatments, assessed vital signs, and monitored patient progress directly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05-1997
Skills
- Routine and Emergency Endoscopy procedures
- Procedure preparations
- Patient evaluations
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Cross trained to Short Procedure (SPU) and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Super User for GI/Endoscopy EPIC EMR and GI/Endoscopy Provation software
- BCLS, ACLS certified
- Precepting
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
09.2006 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
01.2000 - 09.2006
Registered Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
Charge Nurse
Philadelphia Nursing Home
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University