JOYCE BARKSDALE

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Career Overview

Extensive experience in the care and treatment of patients. Effective communicator, skilled at integrating various disciplines into a cohesive team, thereby optimizing the outcome of all concerned. Proficient at building and maintaining relationships with colleagues. Demonstrates flexibility. Recognized by clinicians as clinically competent and an excellent resource. Provides clear documentation, is detail oriented, exhibits good organizational skills and demonstrates ability to prioritize work effectively.

Experience

Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, Ma.

March 2013-present

Intermediate Care Unit

Care of unstable patients, particularly with diagnoses of respiratory and cardiac issues. Knowledgeable and experienced with IV drips (Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone Etc.). Knowledgeable about cardiac rhythms and preferred treatments for particular arrhythmias. Competent with several respiratory devices, i.e.-Hiflo nasal cannula (in place of bipap), venti mask bipap etc. Managed care and treatment of patients with central lines, peripheral IVs etc. Managed the care and treatment of acute drug and/ or alcohol addicted patients. Education supplied to patients and families. Charted on the Epic and then Cerner Computer system

Fresenius Dialysis

2018-2019

Inpatient dialysis in Massachusetts area

Travel Nursing American Mobile

October 2009 - 2012

Revere Health Center, Revere, MA – Triage Nurse/Education

Collaborates with all parties involved to establish and manage the most appropriate plan of care of patient. Helped establish mini groups, with physicians, RN, MA and secretaries for better, more cohesive care of patient. Significant Accomplishment :

Assisted in establishing Immigrant Assessment Plan to help immigrants begin vaccination program and TB clearance.

Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL – PACU

Care of four patients. Responsible for maintaining and monitoring cardiac telemetry. Knowledgeable about cardiac rhythms and medications required to treat various dysrhythmias. Educate families and patients as to treatments and diagnoses. Charted on the Sunrise Computer System. Worked closely with physicians and other medical personnel in the care of patients. Monitor closely, lab values, tests and patient physical systems to maintain good outcome.

Advantage RN Travel Nursing Company

ICU, Florida Hospital, Zephyrhills, Florida

Responsible for care of two patients. Performed admission and discharge care. Worked with patients on vents, c-pap and other respiratory equipment to maintain adequate O2 saturation. Monitored telemetry and initiated protocols per hospital policies. Assisted in cardiac codes. Initiated IV placement and venous punctures. Educated patients and families on ongoing treatments. Followed universal precautions and isolation protocols. Maintained HIPPA regulations. Charted via Cerner computer system.

Saint John Medical Center, Tulsa, OK – Medical/Surgical Unit

Responsible for four to seven patients. Maintain good communication with physicians, nurses and other medical personnel. Followed hospital protocols. Performed total physical and emotional assessments per protocol.

Harvard University Health Services, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 1988 – 2009

Significant Accomplishments

2008-2009 Triage Nurse for Acute Treatment Area.

Established nursing triage position in the ATA

2005 – 2007 Chart Review Member of the Chart Review Committee.

Reviewed charts form various disciplines within the hospital per established protocol. Wrote up findings per chart, pro and con of established criteria.

1988 - 2009 Team Leader/Charge Nurse

Implemented care for patients of various ages. Mentor new nurses. Interacted with various departments regarding patient care. Care and use of central lines, PICC lines, etc. Communicate with patients families to ensure cohesive patient care. Managed walk-in patients and telephone triage.

1981 – 1988 Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA – Medical Surgical area/Intensive Care area

Charge nurse during all shifts. Worked with one to sixteen patients with acute illnesses. Intermediate Care Area one to four patients.

Education

NEWTON WELLESLEY SCHOOL OF NURSING, NEWTON, MA

Diploma of Nursing

BOSTON STATE COLLEGE, BOSTON, MA

B.S. Biology

Licenses:

CPR: expires 2023

ACLS: expires 2019

MA Nursing license: expires 2024

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