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Justin Willis

San Marcos

Summary

Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a proven track record in providing direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to remain composed in high-pressure situations and effectively manage difficult patients. Skilled in establishing lasting connections with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

ERP International LLC
05.2024 - Current
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Created, Implemented, and Maintained workflow organizer for the entire department. Resulting in better time management, patient satisfaction and increase in patient's being seen.
  • 1 of 2 Registered Nurses in charge of management of healthcare for over 5,000 Active Duty Marines and Sailors.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Scripps Memorial La Jolla
01.2023 - Current
  • Worked as a Registered Nurse in the outpatient setting of Emergency Medicine. Daily Tasks include, but not limited to; medication administration, triage, physical and mental health assessments, documentation in EMR, collaboration with other specialties, discharging from the Emergency Room, and education on related topics and needs for further medical management.
  • Provided care for mental health during time in the emergency room. Coordinating with psychiatry team, in efforts to ensure proper medication regimen, resources, and education.
  • Proven ability to accurately assess and provide care for patients, while maintaining positive communication with patients and their families.
  • Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving skills, demonstrated in successful outcomes for a wide variety of cases Demonstrated proficiency in the use of EMR systems, with experience in implementing new medical technologies Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses, providing guidance and support.
  • Obtained and interpreted blood tests, radiological examinations, and other diagnostic tests/procedures, in conjunction with the medical provider.
  • Provided nursing care for patients deemed non-emergent, fast track, or family practice patients. Serving the under-served population without access to medical care and/or those who were unable to see their primary care provider, with education on importance for establishing this medical care.

Registered Nurse

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Largest and busiest emergency department in San Diego County (Ranked 1st busiest ER in the county of San Diego, 3rd in the state of California, and 22nd in the United States)
  • Provided ambulatory or outpatient care to those patients who medical care did not require longer stays or admission into the hospital. Education about hypertension, diabetes, medications, referrals, etc.
  • As part of the Sharp Healthcare Network, Grossmont is a Certified Stroke/STEMI center and paramedic base station. Served as Lead Nurse and Clinical Nurse, capably and efficiently worked in ninety-seven acute bed emergency room, eight fast track beds, and twelve psychiatric beds.
  • While Lead Clinical Nurse, I oversaw the daily activities of six registered nurses, 1-2 vocational nurses, 2-3 emergency department technicians, and six-unit clerks/registration staff.
  • Provided direct care to critical patients of all ages including stroke, heart attack, traumas, and psychiatric health emergencies.
  • Able to maintain the safe flow of an average daily census of 325+ patients through the department and section, for which I was assigned Lead Clinical Nurse.
  • Certified Code Nurse, Pediatric, Adult and Traumatic.
  • Orientation of new staff to the department, including seasoned emergency registered nurses, emergency medical technicians and new graduate registered nurses to enhance their knowledge and ability to provide emergency care.
  • Large area of low socioeconomic status patients unable to seek medical anywhere else. Not only provided emergency medical care at times, but also provided family practice or outpatient medical treatment. Education, resources, and assistance with establishing care.
  • Comfortable and well-versed in providing mental health patient care. Assumed the role of primary registered nurse for mental health patients arriving to the emergency room. If not transferred to our onsite locked psychiatric unit, still within the emergency room, they were discharged with education, resources, and means for continuing mental health assistance outside of the emergency room.
  • Largest and busiest emergency department in San Diego County (Ranked 1st busiest ER in the county of San Diego, 3rd in the state of California, and 22nd in the United States)

United States Navy Corpsman

United State Navy
07.2009 - 10.2016
  • Company Overview: Largest overseas hospital for the United States Navy Okinawa Emergency Room is a Level II Trauma Center serving all active-duty military personnel, dependents and retirees, totaling more than 55,000 beneficiaries on the island.
  • Managed seventeen bed trauma unit, overseeing four registered nurses and five active-duty Navy corpsmen daily with one physician and one mid-level provider on staff.
  • Assisted the charge nurse, in the daily administrative, patient flow, management of care, triage and ESI category assignment, and overall daily needs of the department.
  • Provided orientation of new staff - physicians, nurses and corpsman - to the department upon their arrival.
  • Oversaw the medical transports of patients between American and Japanese hospitals, working to overcome both the cultural and language barriers.
  • Lead Hospital Corpsman, developed functional plan to monitor and report patient culture results in order to provide continuing health treatment.
  • Promoted increased patient health awareness as well as utilization of appropriate levels of care available to beneficiaries at branch clinics across the island for daily medical needs.
  • Became a PHTLS, TCCC, TBI instructor, where I would daily provide trauma and casualty training to other corpsman, marines, nurses, and physicians/mid-level practitioners.
  • Skills ranging from emergency department/hospital base, maritime medicine while out to sea, and tactical combat casualty care while forward deployed attached to United States Marine Corp infantry units.
  • Worked as Company Corpsman for infantry Marine unit. Provided sick-call or primary care for ailments ranging from common upper respiratory infections, musculoskeletal injuries acute or chronic, education and medication regimen management in conjunction with the medical officer for hypertension, diabetes, hypercholestremia, hyperlipidemia, pain, and mental health issues.
  • Worked at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Family Practice, performed duties such as; telephone triage and appointment scheduling, lab orders, medication refills, and management of referrals for different medical modalities.
  • Largest overseas hospital for the United States Navy Okinawa Emergency Room is a Level II Trauma Center serving all active-duty military personnel, dependents and retirees, totaling more than 55,000 beneficiaries on the island.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
08.2021

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Orientated
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Data Collection
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • ADL Assistance
  • Patient Management
  • Care Planning
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Wound Care
  • Discharge Coordination
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Discharge
  • Relationship Building
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Staff Supervision
  • Professional Bedside Manner

Timeline

Registered Nurse

ERP International LLC
05.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Scripps Memorial La Jolla
01.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2023

United States Navy Corpsman

United State Navy
07.2009 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University

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