MIDHUN JOY
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Highly experienced nursing professional with exceptional leadership skills, clinical knowledge and sound judgment developed over five year career. Skillfully staff teams, organize charts and oversee day-to-day care by leveraging strong decision-making and multitasking abilities. History of building team cohesion and long-term success to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness of care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Loretto Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
06.2022 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Nursing Supervisor/Registered Nurse
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
Des Plaines, IL
12.2016 - 12.2022
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Greeted visitors and established the purpose of their visit to ensure timely completion of check-in procedure.
- Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Incorporated evidence-based care into practice environment to ensure high quality care for patients and their families.
- Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Investigated and reported all accidents fully, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Administered oral and intramuscular medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care when the department was short-staffed.
- Initiated and monitored preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to deliver exceptional care to every patient.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and coached employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Loretto Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Carried out nursing tasks in the safest possible manner to ensure a high level of care that complied with the organization's procedures and regulations.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Worked with nurses and other clinic staff to process patients and direct them to the appropriate departments.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
- Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, pneumonia.
Registered Nurse
Ballard Rehabilitation
Des Plaines, IL
07.2015 - 12.2016
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Registered Nurse
Niles Nursing & Rehabilitation
Niles, IL
7 2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Registered Nurse
Nambiaparambil Ayurveda Panchakarma Hospital
Thodupuzha, INDIA
02.2010 - 02.2014
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiev Gandhi University Of Health Science
2010
Skills
- Staffing management
- Sound decision-making
- Psych and mental health care proficiency
- CPR and BLS certified
- Strong medical ethic
- Clinical training
- Self-discipline
- Problem resolution ability
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team leader
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Registered Nurse in State of illinois
Chrisis Prevention Intervention(CPI)
- Licensed piccline RN- 2023
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Loretto Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Nursing Supervisor/Registered Nurse
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2022
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Loretto Hospital
10.2015 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Ballard Rehabilitation
07.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Nambiaparambil Ayurveda Panchakarma Hospital
02.2010 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse
Niles Nursing & Rehabilitation
7 2015 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiev Gandhi University Of Health Science