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Sharon Josephs

Hyde Park,New York

Summary

To obtain a permanent position as Registered Nurse, dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Administrator

NYS Taconic DDSO
06.2008 - 02.2020
  • Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives, leading to reduced hospital readmissions and improved patient outcomes.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
  • Led multidisciplinary meetings focused on optimizing patient-centered care planning; facilitated collaboration among various healthcare professionals.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

Registered Nurse

NYS Taconic DDSO
05.2006 - 06.2008
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Act as patient advocate
  • G-TUBE, stoma and wound care
  • Experience performing venipuncture and capillary puncture with precision and attention to detail

Direct Care Worker

NYS Taconic DDSO
02.1989 - 05.2006
  • Member of interdisciplinary treatment team
  • Worked with individuals diagnosed with mental, emotional, physical and behavioral disabilities, including dually diagnosed patients
  • Administered medication to individuals and monitored for adverse effects
  • Monitored and assisted through individual service plans.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly to track individuals' health status, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for individual well-being.
  • Updated files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Implemented leisure/community activities in order to create opportunities for transition into the larger community
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Kept individuals engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each individual's unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
  • Served as a role model for individuals by modeling acceptable and required behaviors for integration into society.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for individual wellbeing.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
  • Monitored individuals' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Education

Associate in Applied Science -

Dutchess Community College
05.2006

Skills

  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Instructional Material Development
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Drug utilization review
  • Therapy programs
  • Heartsaver CPR AED and First Aid
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Records Management
  • Ethical Practice
  • Medicare Compliance

References

Available on request

Certification

  • AED Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Infection Control (February 2023 - February 2024)
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers (February 2023-February 2025)

Timeline

Registered Nurse Administrator

NYS Taconic DDSO
06.2008 - 02.2020

Registered Nurse

NYS Taconic DDSO
05.2006 - 06.2008

Direct Care Worker

NYS Taconic DDSO
02.1989 - 05.2006

Associate in Applied Science -

Dutchess Community College

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