ELCIA JOSEPH
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Seeking a position as a licensed Register Nurse that would provide high quality care to patients. Pursuing a position to demonstrate my nursing skill and to assist your organization in a nursing duties. Committed to ensuring appropriate care by following protocols and promoting efficiency.
EXPERIENCE
JULY 2022 – PRESENT
REGISTER NURSE, NEUROBEHAVIOR HOSPITAL
Review nursing plans to ensure data collected, nursing diagnoses, and proposed nursing care plans are relative, and that they confirm with authorized policy and procedures.
Ensure all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nursing plans.
Assesses patients by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
Review medical records to ensure nursing practice provided is within boundaries of State guidelines
OCTOBER 2022 – PRESENT
REGISTER NURSE, BOYNTON BEACH REHAB
Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts.
Administers medications and treatments.
Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan.
Supervises LPNs and nursing assistants.
Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
MARCH 2018 – JUNE 2022
BEHAVIOR TECH, Charmed life HomeCare
Provide for Medication Reminders and with daily activities
Transport Patients to physician appointments
Assist in Bathing, grooming, and dressing
Assisted with patient nutrition and elimination needs
Demonstrate nursing practice skills and the ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients
MARCH 2015 – MARCH 2018
BEHAVIORAL ASSISTANT TECH, MaCTown Behavioral Health Inc.
Offer behavioral services within the care facilities and group homes
Assist client in achieve Highest level of independence
Teach client daily living skills for success in society
Assist in adult day care training programs
Support individuals with development disabilities in overcoming barriers within their community
Support client in group homes in completing their daily living activities
Administering and assisting in medication intake
FEBRUARY 2009 – MARCH 2010
NURSE TECH, Brookdale SeNIOR ASSISTED LIVING
Assisting residents with activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to their individual service plan
Serving meals to residents in the dining room or the apartment
Recording and reporting changes in resident's eating habits to supervisor
Demonstrates proper use of patient transfer/transport movement devices
Maintains patient privacy and safety
Maintains confidentiality
FEBRUARY 2006 – MARCH 2013
NURSING ASSISTANT, A+ Home healthcare Inc.
Providing care in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
Respecting client and family needs based on their preferences.
Maintaining confidential communication with patient and their families.
Provide high level of patient care.
Preventing accident and providing interventions that are compatible with the Client's age; religious, and heath care belief.
Charges appropriately for supplies
Treats equipment & devices with care
EDUCATION
MARCH 2014
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING
Brown Mackie College, Miramar, FL
Graduated with a 3.7 GPA
MAY 2010
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) RESPIRATORY THERAPY CARE
Miami Dade College, MIami DAde, FL
MAY 2006
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA)
PALM STATE College, Palm BEACH, FL
CURRENT AND VALID STATE OF FLORIDA RN LICENSE
CURRENT CPR CERTIFICATION
SKILLS
Microsoft office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Internet
Compassion
Confidence
Communication
Behavioral Assessment
Proficient in various web applications
Patient Assessment
Stress Management
Attention to Detail
Documentation
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, French, and Creole