Registered Nurse Medical

Joseph L. Sickle

**** ******** ****, *******, **** 45840 PH: 419-***-**** E-Mail: **********@*****.***

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Experienced, Registered Nurse; able to work autonomously within a clinical/manufacturing environment. Works

effectively as part of an interdisciplinary medical team, conducts all duties associated with developing and

delivering any and all nursing services in a professional manner. Plans, implements and evaluates health

maintenance, education and wellness programs. Provides health related counseling within the scope of Nursing

Standards and Practice. Integrates nursing clinical knowledge, applies critical thinking within OSHA regulations to

perform job duties efficiently and effectively, possesses a working understanding of ICD9/ ICD10/ ADA/ Workers

Compensation; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Conducts all Case Workers duties associated

with a case.

Experience

Per Diem RN Level 2

5/2012 to Present

General Motors/Advantis Occupational Health, Defiance Ohio.

Performs a wide variety of medical functions to include; responding to medical emergencies and basic first aid.

Demonstrates high levels of initiative, by seeking out projects or tasks that need done. Daily work involves

making decisions in accordance with established practices and policies and following up on the progress.

Initiates corrective actions when needed Administers compassionate nursing care to sick and/or injured

employees. Performs, evaluates and prepares documentation for medical reviews, schedules various clinical

tests. Assists plant physician in minor procedures. Conducts interviews and documents medical history of

employees. Ensures, quality and accuracy of medical record keeping. Acts promptly when details need

clarification. Assists with the promotion of plant wellness programs. Provides medical consultation to Human

Resources using knowledge of HIPAA, ADA, FMLA and OSHA regulations. Ensures that all Surveillance Exams

are completed in a timely manner.

Clinic Manager

8/2011 to 2/2012

Concentra Health Solutions/Whirlpool Marion Ohio

Supervised and coordinated all daily activities of Health Center to ensure optimal level of operations and

customer satisfaction according to policies, practices and procedures. Planned and prepared work schedules and

assigned colleagues to specific duties, monitored the progress of the duties, provided extra training, mentoring

when needed, enforced corrective actions if needed. Supervised medical staff to ensure proper job performance,

ensured all certifications were current. Developed and maintained new policies, procedures and training

programs for the Health Center. Hired, trained and evaluated employee performance by utilizing skills check lists

and direct observations of staff/patient interactions and feedback from patients. Ensured financial performance by

monitoring inventory and supplies; choosing to order on a weekly basis vs. bi weekly or monthly. Maintained

confidentiality of information by providing door locks to medical records storage room. Possess excellent

organizational and multi-tasking abilities, utilized daily when switching from administrative duties to respond to

emergent needs in the clinic area. Inspired high moral in the clinic environment by displaying a positive, service

oriented attitude during all interpersonal interactions.

2nd Shift Charge Nurse

3/2011 to 8/2011

The Heritage/Birchaven LTCF Findlay, Ohio.

Supervised a team of professionals comprised of RN’s, LPN’s, STNA’s. Maintained and improved upon quality

and standards of care. Provided care to skilled and non-skilled residents, assisted with PT/OT therapist to

complete ADL’s, completed medication passes, performed treatments as prescribed, relayed changes in condition

quickly to ensure appropriate medical treatments were initiated. Followed Patient Care Plans, completed

documentation accurately and completely. Conducted admission assessments, participated in wound care/rounds

initiated treatments per standing orders, conducted Narcotics counts and maintained accurate count logs.

Staff RN II - Emergency Room

Joseph L. Sickle

1527 Lockwood Road, Findlay, Ohio 45840 PH: 419-***-**** E-Mail: **********@*****.***

11/2008 to 3/2011

Tiffin Mercy Hospital, Tiffin, Ohio.

Initiated Admission Assessment without outside direction from physicians. Performed appropriate therapeutic

nursing interventions, stabilizing patients, provided direct life support, administering medications and initiating

corrective actions appropriate to acuity levels, monitoring patients, performing diagnostic tests and explaining

after-care to patients or family members. Assisted patients and family members in dealing with emotions

associated with traumatic events. Communicated with members of the interdisciplinary team, as appropriate,

about changes in patient's clinical condition. Delegated tasks to assistive personnel provided appropriate

instruction as needed. Assisted Physicians in procedures from simple first aide to; Chest Tube insertions, Lumbar

Punctures, Conscious Sedation. Initiated IV medications, routine lab draws, Blood Cultures, orthopedics, cardiac

monitoring, and assisted in cardio version, acted as a nurse educator for wellness activities. Maintained all

certification required for ER status.

Operating Room Attendant; ER Technician

4/2001 to 12/2007

Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, Ohio

Responsible for direct patient care, including wound care and splinting. Performed EKG’s, orthopedic

immobilizations, Foley catheterizations and peritoneum care. Set up procedure trays for emergency room

physicians. Assisted in various procedures, using both sterile and aseptic techniques. Transported patients to

various areas for testing and admissions. Maintained patient comfort levels, documented charts via Med Host.

Education

Owens Community College, Findlay Ohio

Graduated December, 2007

Registered Nurse ADN

Southern Ohio College, Findlay Ohio

Graduated December 1999

ADB Accounting

CAOHC Certification March 2013 expires 2018

NIOSH Spirometer Certification October 2011 expiries 2015

DOT Breath Alcohol Testing “Train the Trainer” CMI expires 2015

Hair drug screening certification, via QUEST Labs, expires 2014

Hair drug screening certification via Physchmedics, expires 2014

TNCC, ACLS, PALS, BLS Certified and remains current.

U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps – 8 years

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