Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Quaniqua Joseph

Lafayette,LA

Summary

I consider myself a hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. I am committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. I display proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizes professional skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

LHC Group St. Landry Extended Care Hospital
10.2022 - Current
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
03.2022 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Nurse Tech

LHC Group St. Landry Extended Care Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Worked with staff to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
07.2022

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Head to toe assessment
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Blood & TPN administration
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Patient Discharging
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Wound Care

Certification

Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

LHC Group St. Landry Extended Care Hospital
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current

Nurse Tech

LHC Group St. Landry Extended Care Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Quaniqua Joseph