TINAMARIE JOAQUIN
Littleton,MA
Summary
Dedicated emergency department nurse with exceptional clinical and patient communication skills. Known for the ability to quickly and effectively discern needs, solve problems, and strengthen relationships with a high volume of diverse patients and family members while maintaining a composed, diplomatic and helpful demeanor. Excellent bedside manner with proven ability to quickly establish rapport with patients and medical staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Steward Health Care
11.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Monitored patients' condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately record and report
- Monitored patient vitals on continuous basis and actualized emergency interventions to restore patients' conditions or stop negative reactions
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs
- Treated patients following physician's orders and treatment plan, administering various types of medications and therapies
- Educated patients about health condition information and management, answering questions and providing informational materials
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Oversaw ER department and team of multi-disciplinary professionals in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Staff Emergency Department Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Assessment of patient to determine medical needs in a timely manner
- Performed lab tests and communicated results
- Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction
- Educated patients about their treatments
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Paramedic - Emergency Department
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Vital signs
- Blood draws
- IV/IOs
- Blood glucose testing
- Airway management
- Medicine Administration
- ECG interpretation
- Electrical therapies including defibrillation, synchronized cardio version, and transcutaneous pacing.
Paramedic
Armstrong Ambulance Service
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Vital signs
- Blood glucose testing
- IV/IOs
- Airway management including endotracheal intubation, supraglottic devices, surgical and needle cricothyrotomy, and mechanical ventilation
- Medicine administration via IV, IO, and infusion therapy
- ECG interpretation
- Electrical therapies including defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and transcutaneous pacing
- Inter-facility transfers of ventilator-dependent patients.
Medical Assistant
South Beach Cardiology
Miami Beach, FL
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Verified patient insurance coverage, obtained prior authorization, and collected required co-payments.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester04.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bay State College
Boston05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Services
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA12.2014
Skills
- BLS certified
- ACLS/PALS certified
- IVs/IOs
- Airway management techniques
- EKG interpretation
- Adept at multiple revival techniques
- HAZMAT training
- FEMA training
- Extensive human anatomy knowledge
- Proficient in EPIC, Meditech, Macintosh & PC platform, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Medical Records
Certification
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- ACLS Provider
- PALS Provider
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Steward Health Care
11.2021 - Current
Staff Emergency Department Nurse
Mount Auburn Hospital
10.2018 - 03.2020
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2021
Paramedic - Emergency Department
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2017
Paramedic
Armstrong Ambulance Service
11.2015 - 02.2017
Medical Assistant
South Beach Cardiology
01.2011 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bay State College
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Services
Tidewater Community College