Justin Garman
North Port,FL
Summary
Compassionate, Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective evidence-based practice. Proven leadership, focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medwave Healthcare Staffing (Travel Agency)
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
ER Technician
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Responsibilities are comparable to all other ED tech positions I have listed.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
ER Technician
Bayfront Health
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Works with and assists physicians and nurses provides technical support for patient care
- Reports on the condition of patient to the appropriate provider and nurse
- Cleans and stocks; carts, rooms, and changes linen, as required
- Assists with transport of patients to other departments and units
- Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Obtains and documents vital signs; oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and blood pressure and places supplemental oxygen if necessary
- Assists obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis
- Insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes
- Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies
- Positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
- Measures and fits crutches and canes and instructs patients on their proper use
- Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies
- Performs I.V
- Therapy; including external jugular access, phlebotomy and POC testing including; iStat, and Glucometer, selects and administers proper I.V
- Fluids.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
ER Technician
Parkview Medical Center, Trauma Center
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Works with and assists physicians and nurses provides technical support for patient care
- Reports on the condition of patient to the appropriate provider and nurse
- Cleans and stocks; carts, rooms, and changes linen, as required
- Assists with transport of patients to other departments
- Assists with resuscitation / CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Obtains and documents vital signs; oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and blood pressure and places supplemental oxygen if necessary
- Assists obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis
- Assist with wound care including; local anesthetization,
- Insertion of Foley catheters, and nasogastric tubes
- Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, and supplies
- Positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings
- Measures and fits crutches and canes and instructs patients on their proper use
- Maintains use of appropriate medical equipment and supplies
- Participate in team meetings
- Performs I.V
- Therapy; including external jugular access, phlebotomy and POC testing including; iStat, and Glucometer, selects and administers proper I.V
- Fluids.
Medical /Surgical Unit
Student Health Aid (CNA) Falcon School District 49
08.2013 - 04.2018
- Implement physicians' orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions
- Assess and evaluate patients' needs for, and responses to, care rendered
- Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions
- Provide primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses
- Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered
- Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients
- Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing., Care for sick and injured students
- Administer medication as directed
- Communicate with parents regarding the health needs of their children
- Input daily student log in current student file program
- Assist and communicate with the school nurse
- Monitor immunizations and follow-up on compliance
- Maintain health files on each student and monitor doctors orders and care plans
- Vision and hearing testing.
ER Technician
UC Health
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Performs technical procedures as delegated
- Assists providers in sterile procedures, including central line placement
- Establishes IV access, selects and administers appropriate IV fluids
- Collecting specimens to include blood, urine and collection swabs, Provides wound care, and transports patients
- Performs EKG's and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring
- Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation
- Monitors patients and reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff
- Assists with patient flow and keeping patient rooms clean, stocked, and orderly
- Performs all tasks in a high paced environment to include Trauma activation
Patient Service Specialist (Phlebotomist)
Lab Corp
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for daily operation of service centers, often running them independently
- Specialization with pediatric and geriatric patients
- Blood collection by venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients across all demographics, then spinning, separating, and preparing specimens for laboratory testing
- Administration of drug screen collections, breath/saliva alcohol testing, and DNA paternity testing
- Collection of specimens in a variety of settings, including long term care facilities, rehab centers, jails/prisons, and mental health facilities
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Fort Myers, FL07.2020
Associate of Science - General Education
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO04.2018
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL02.2007
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Discharging
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Medical Screening
- Tracheostomy Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Staff Supervision
- EMR Systems
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Seizure Management
- Hearing Screenings
- Disease Management Programs
- Direct Patient Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Personal Care Needs
- Family Education
- Chest Pain Management
- Removing Sutures
- Intravenous Therapy
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Patient Care Planning
- HIPAA Education
- Pain Management
- Intakes and Discharges
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Medication Administration
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Education
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Evaluations
- Physical Assessment
- BAC Screening
- Emergency Procedures
- Performing EKGs
- Wound Care
- Managing Deadlines
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- or and ER Experience
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Urology
- Sanitation
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Since 2021
- FL-EMT- Since 2002
- BLS, AHA - Since 2007
- ACLS, AHA -Since 2007
- NIH Stroke Certified -Since 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medwave Healthcare Staffing (Travel Agency)
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health
07.2020 - 08.2021
ER Technician
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2020
ER Technician
Bayfront Health
04.2018 - 07.2020
ER Technician
Parkview Medical Center, Trauma Center
11.2016 - 04.2018
ER Technician
UC Health
08.2015 - 11.2016
Medical /Surgical Unit
Student Health Aid (CNA) Falcon School District 49
08.2013 - 04.2018
Patient Service Specialist (Phlebotomist)
Lab Corp
01.2011 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
Associate of Science - General Education
Pikes Peak Community College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology
Florida SouthWestern State College
- Registered Nurse- Since 2021
- FL-EMT- Since 2002
- BLS, AHA - Since 2007
- ACLS, AHA -Since 2007
- NIH Stroke Certified -Since 2021
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