Lovelyne Joseph

• Performed medical physical examination for new patients and follow up assessments.
• Ordered and interpreted labs and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
• Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, holistic providers, and other medical staff to treat medical conditions and develop effective pain management.
• Maintained timely and accurate documentation of all patient's encounters.
• Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.

• Floated to different hospitals within the Orlando Health network and across specialties
• Delivered direct patient care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses on 32-bed progressive care unit, intensive care unit, medical-surgical unit, and in the emergency room.
• Provided acute care to patient using a 1:6 nurse-patient ratio.
• Appropriately delegated nursing tasks to a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, nursing assistants, nursing students, and a unit secretary.
• Administered insulin drip, cardiac drips, blood and blood products, and parental nutrition.
• Performed vital signs and telemetry monitoring.
• Inserted foley catheter and nasogastric tubes
• Cared for patient with chest tubes, tracheostomies, and ventilator equipments.
• Provided care for patients requiring isolation for infectious diseases.
• Monitored patients; conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Accurately documented in SUNRISE electronic medical record all elements of nursing care.

• Perform new patients Physical and admission; and assess patients' needs, strengths, and barriers to treatment.
• Order appropriate testing to support diagnostic and to develop and implement evidence based treatment.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support individuals with substance use disorders in their recovery journey.

• Assess patients with substance use disorders for psychiatric mental health diagnoses, and refer to appropriate specialties and services.
• Prescribe and manage treatment for patients with opioid use disorders admitted to medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with Methadone and Buprenorphine.
• Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, counselors, and other medical staff to develop a holistic plan of care and support patients in their recovery.
• Use Methasoft Electronic Medical Record to create detailed patient reports on patient's condition status and treatments received.
• Conduct mandated health screenings, assessments, and physicals annually and as indicated.

• Performed initial psychiatric assessment and follow up assessments.
• Ordered appropriate labs and diagnostic tests to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

• Diagnosed and developed medication management for patients age 5 and older with psychiatric mental health problems.
• Provided medication management and coordinated care for children in the foster care system and under the custody of the Department of children and Family.
• Diagnosed and provided medication management for patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, insomnia, oppositional defiant disorder, disruptive mood disorder, etc.
• Documented all aspects of patient care in ShareNote electronic medical record.

• Floated to different hospitals within the Northeast Georgia Health System.
• Delivered direct patient care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses on progressive care units, medical-surgical units, and in the emergency room.
• Provided acute care to patient using a 1:7 nurse-patient ratio.
• Appropriately delegated nursing tasks to a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, nursing assistants, nursing students, and a unit secretary.
• Cared for patients in a hospital setting. Cared for adolescents and adults suffering from trauma, renal disease, heart failure, myocardial infarction, pre and post-surgery, severe infections requiring isolation, gastrointestinal problems, and neurological/psychological illnesses.
• Administered insulin drip, cardiac drips, blood and blood products, and parental nutrition.
• Performed vital signs and telemetry monitoring.
• Inserted foley catheter and nasogastric tubes
• Cared for patient with chest tubes, tracheostomies, ventilator equipments; and patients on isolation for infectious diseases.
• Monitored EKG rythms and identified irregular and fatal rythms that need to be corrected.
• Used basic and advanced cardiovascular life support skills to stabilize patients' conditions.
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs.
• Reinforced patient education to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Accurately documented in EPIC electronic medical record all elements of nursing care.

• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic, or emergency interventions.
• Performed new admission and discharge, and reinforced patient education throughout their hospitalization.
• Provided nursing care for patients diagnosed with unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, cardiac dysrhythmia, heart failure, myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass graft, ablation, heart catheterization, and post open heart surgery.
• Administered medication, cardiac drips, pain management, and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
• Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care in the SUNRISE electronic medical record.