Patricia Joseph
Howell,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hospital For Special Surgery, Main Campus
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Ensured proper medication administration and pain management strategies to promote comfort and healing during postoperative care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to reduce risk of injury among orthopedic patients during their hospitalization.
Unit Manager
Ditmas Children’s Nursing & Rehab
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Oversaw RNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Promoted culture of safety within unit by enforcing strict adherence to protocols, guidelines, and infection control measures.
Registered Nurse
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Department: Pediatric Emergency Department
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Hackensack University
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Department: Pediatric Emergency Department
Registered Nurse
Kings County Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Department: Medical-Surgical Unit
Registered Nurse
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Department: Medical-Surgical Unit
Licensed Practical Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
10.2011 - 07.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL10.2020
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Care
- Pre-and post-treatment care
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Preventative Health
- Critical Thinking
- Phlebotomy
- Medication and IV administration
- Radio frequency skin tightening
- Non-surgical Facelifts
- Intense pulsed light therapy
- Acne Scar Management
- Hyperpigmentation treatment
- Laser Therapy Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, 777195 NY State
- Registered Nurse Multi State License, 26NR24443100 NJ Sate
- Certified in Laser Technology 4/2024
- AHA ACLS, 07/2024
- AHA BCLS, 07/2024
- AHA PALS, 09/2023
- Certificate in Introduction to Dermal Fillers
- Certificate in Introduction to Neurotoxins
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hospital For Special Surgery, Main Campus
08.2023 - Current
Unit Manager
Ditmas Children’s Nursing & Rehab
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hackensack University
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Kings County Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
10.2011 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
- Registered Nurse License, 777195 NY State
- Registered Nurse Multi State License, 26NR24443100 NJ Sate
- Certified in Laser Technology 4/2024
- AHA ACLS, 07/2024
- AHA BCLS, 07/2024
- AHA PALS, 09/2023
- Certificate in Introduction to Dermal Fillers
- Certificate in Introduction to Neurotoxins
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