JOSHUA CORTEZ
Kingsbury,TX
Summary
To acquire full-time Registered Nurse position with an establishment that will be beneficial towards professional and personal goals involving medical care. 5 Years of honorable service in the U.S. Army as a combat medic and licensed vocational nurse with hands on experience in multiple areas including emergency services, pediatrics, obstetrics, and geriatrics. Graduated with an Associates Degree in Nursing from Galen College of Nursing September 2019.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
San Marcos Treatment Center
2023.08 - Current
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
ICU Nurse/Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
2023.01 - 2023.08
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Director of Nursing
Regency Healthcare
2022.06 - 2023.01
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Angel Staffing
2020.11 - 2022.06
- Care for 2 complicated COVID or MEDICAL ICU level patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and adjusted promote stabilization.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry, administering vasoactive drugs, titration, sedation, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Covid proning and therapeutic intervention.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Liquid Agents
2021.11 - 2022.01
- Care for 2 complicated COVID or MEDICAL ICU level patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and adjusted promote stabilization.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry, administering vasoactive drugs, titration, sedation, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Covid proning and therapeutic intervention.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing condition
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Favorite Staffing
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Complied with infection control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use in COVID-19 ICU.
- Monitored COVID-19 patients and alerted doctors to changes in symptoms.
- Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
- Updated patients' families and assisted with communication including video and phone calls.
- Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
HOUSE SUPERVISOR/ REGISTERED NURSE ICU
LIFECARE/POST ACUTE MEDICAL
2019.11 - 2020.12
- Responsible for shift directing, supervising, coordinating and evaluating activities within hospital departments and care provided within clinical areas.
- Serves to be clinical and leadership resource and role model for staff; provides supervisory input into department staff evaluations and performance reviews.
- Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions for 10-bed ICU unit for trauma, respiratory, and post-surgical patients.
- Assessed patients’ condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
- Administered medications as determined by patient’s condition (IV, Sub-Q, etc.).
- Communicated patient’s condition to family members in compassionate and non-technical manner.
REGISTERED NURSE/ LICENSED VOCATION NURSE
SOUTHCROSS HOSPITAL/SCHERTZ CIBOLO EMERGENCY CLINIC
2015.12 - 2021.01
- Triage Emergency room patients according to acuity.
- Perform all Labs in house.
- Instruct patients on discharge and home care.
- Assist M.D and R.N as directed.
- Perform duties in fast-paced emergency room.
- Perform all daily lab and equipment checks for Quality Assurance.
- Accurately documents any incidents and reports to R.N, Nurse Manager, or Physician on duty.
- Responsible for working closely with Radiology Tech, Registration Clerk, and EMT- Paramedic.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and documents accurately in individual patient chart.
- Monitor critically ill patients on monitors.
- Administer and educate patients on medications.
- Maintains safe and clean work environment.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Cared for over 150 patients in total each day with quality-driven support
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/ HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST
U.S ARMY
2009.12 - 2015.07
- Trained and instructed 25 subordinates and supported units on proper procedures.
- Took accountability of all assigned personnel.
- Supervised 3 fields and clinic medical facilities.
- Maintained specialty clinic staff and patients.
- Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.
- Maintained state of readiness and alertness for all assignments.
- Ensured subordinates completed all mandatory education and training classes.
- Rapidly assessed whether life threatening criteria was present and took immediate action.
- Initiated plans of care based on patient assessments.
- Maintained updated knowledge with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures.
- Processed prisoners of war and captured documents.
- Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments.
- Patrolled areas and allowed restricted area access for authorized personnel.
- Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.
- Lead and trained multiple soldiers on combat and non-combat missions and task.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
GALEN COLLEGE oF NURSING
San Antonio, TX10.2019
ARMY - Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate
U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
San Antonio, TX06.2014
WARRIOR LEADER COURSE - Leadership And Management Course
NON COMMISIONED OFFICER ACADEMY
Fort Campbell North, KY2012
Advanced Combat Casualty Certificate - Field Combat And Trauma Medical Care
RASCON SCHOOL oF COMBAT MEDICINE
Fort Campbell North, KY2012
Skills
- Highly dependable/Fast and Critical thinker
- Extremely organized and Energetic
- Optimal and safe customer service/care for 7 years Hospital
- Experience/Critical Care/Trauma
- Treatment Planning/Discharge Planning
- Great time-management/Team work
- Effective communication/ verbal and written
- Computer Literacy
- NIH - Stroke Scale
- Crisis Intervention/Quality Assurance
- COVID-19 Crisis Response
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support Advanced
- Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Additional Information
Afghanistan campaign medal w/ campaign star, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (3RD Award), Nato Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Good Conduct Award, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Field Medal Badge, Air Assault Badge.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
San Marcos Treatment Center
2023.08 - Current
ICU Nurse/Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
2023.01 - 2023.08
Director of Nursing
Regency Healthcare
2022.06 - 2023.01
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Liquid Agents
2021.11 - 2022.01
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Favorite Staffing
2021.05 - 2021.08
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Angel Staffing
2020.11 - 2022.06
HOUSE SUPERVISOR/ REGISTERED NURSE ICU
LIFECARE/POST ACUTE MEDICAL
2019.11 - 2020.12
REGISTERED NURSE/ LICENSED VOCATION NURSE
SOUTHCROSS HOSPITAL/SCHERTZ CIBOLO EMERGENCY CLINIC
2015.12 - 2021.01
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/ HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST
U.S ARMY
2009.12 - 2015.07
Associate of Science - NURSING
GALEN COLLEGE oF NURSING
ARMY - Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate
U. S. Army Medical Department Center And School
WARRIOR LEADER COURSE - Leadership And Management Course
NON COMMISIONED OFFICER ACADEMY
Advanced Combat Casualty Certificate - Field Combat And Trauma Medical Care
RASCON SCHOOL oF COMBAT MEDICINE
- BLS - Basic Life Support Advanced
- Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
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