Guerdy Joseph
**********@*****.***
Burlington, NJ 08016
Summary
Registered Nurse
NJ 26NR19252000 - NY 670263-01 - PA RN665175
·Highly skilled career professional with more than 23 years of experience in hospital, home health, and primary care environments.
·Experienced Case manager with major MCO. Case Managed from 200 - 600 members, in different demographics.
·Broad skills and training allow me to assess patients' needs and to work well with families and other members of the healthcare team.
·Negotiating, collaborating, communicating, team building, precepting, educating, and consulting are the basis of what a successful case manager brings to the care setting each day.
·Established in STD and AIDS patient support including assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures.
·Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.
·All areas of major and minor surgical procedures performed in hospital environment.
·Previously employed with a MLTC /CHHA agency. Duties conducted in accordance with all state and federal regulations and within agency policy and procedures.
Work experience
Remote On-Call Triage Manager RN
Bayada Homecare
February 2014 to Present
-Gathered assessment details to develop a triage call adult and geriatric patients.
-Communicated effectively over the phone to recognize the patient’s immediate health concerns.
-Managed to perform a thorough primary assessment on every patient call.
-Provided appropriate guidelines in a language the patients understood.
-Adhered to standardized protocols guidelines to assess and formulate a plan of care.
-Ensured to accurately enter all pertinent information concerning the patient into the appropriate electronic medical record (EMR).
-Answered, assessed, and charted each call in a timely manner.
-Utilized and documented in many different EMR’s at one time.
-Following standing orders per specific doctor’s requests including phoning in medications to the patient’s pharmacy.
-Provided strong listening, empathizing, and compassionate communication skills.
RN Case Manager
Healthfirst /Integrated Resources– Remote
May 2024 to March 2025 (Temp Assignment/Contract Completed)
-As a RNCM, I conducted Monthly outreach and PCSP assessments. As a CM, I coordinated all aspects of the care of individual patients. I ensured proper utilization of services and resources, aided within, between, and outside of facilities.
RN Case Manager
Aetna, a CVS Health Company /Integrated Resources – Remote
February 2023 to February 2024 (Assignment/Contract Completed)
-As a CM, I coordinated all aspects of the care of individual patients. I ensured proper utilization of services and resources, provided assistance within, between, and outside of facilities.
RN Intake Coordinator
Girling Health Care Inc
August 2013 to October 2015
-As a Intake RN, I evaluated incoming patients to determine the severity of their illnesses and the intensity of services they will require while in the hospital. I assisted with a patient-placement department or a dedicated admissions unit.
Med Surg RN (Per Diem Long term Contract)
Lourdes Hospital/Agency
June 2013 to December2018
-I provided specialized care to patients, focusing on those requiring surgical intervention or recovering from surgical procedures, including monitoring, medication dministration, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
- I monitored the patients' vital signs and cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment, ensuring timely interventions and stable conditions, particularly for those with cardiac conditions or recovering from procedures.
Licensed Nurse Case Manager
Village Care of NY – Remote
December 2004 to June 2013
-As a Field Licensed Nurse CM, I coordinated all aspects of the care of individual patients. I ensured proper utilization of services and resources as well. I provided assistance within, between, and outside of facilities. I also worked with patients, families and other professionals.
Med-Surg Licensed Nurse
Long Island College Hospital (LICH) /Agency
September 2004 to September 2010
-I provided comprehensive patient care, including assessment, medication administration, wound care, and patient education, for patients with medical and surgical conditions, both pre- and post-operatively, ensuring their safety and well-being.
-I conducted thorough physical and psychosocial assessments of patients upon admission and throughout their stay.
-Develop and implement individualized patient care plans, prioritizing needs and addressing potential complications.
-Monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and other relevant data to assess patient status.
Med Surg/Tele Licensed Nurse
University Of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital /Maxim
August 2002 to August 2004
-I provided specialized care to patients, focusing on those requiring surgical intervention or recovering from surgical procedures, including monitoring, medication administration, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
-I monitored the patients' vital signs and cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment, ensuring timely interventions and stable conditions, particularly for those with cardiac conditions or recovering from procedures.
Pedi ICU Licensed Nurse
Miami Children’s Hospital /Maxim
September 2001 to September 2003
-As a Pedi ICU Surg Licensed Nurse, I provided specialized care to critically ill pediatric patients, focusing on those requiring surgical intervention or recovering from surgical procedures, including monitoring, medication administration, and collaborating with the healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – (GPA 3.8)
Felician College - Lodi, NJ
August 2024 to Present
ADN
Eastwick College - Ramsey, NJ – (GPA 3.5)
January 2013
Graduate in Practical Nursing – (GPA 4.2)
MDC School Of Nursing - Miami, FL
August 2000 to August 2001
Master’s degree in criminology – (Avg: GPA 3.6)
Florida International University - Miami, FL
August 1995
Bachelor’s degree in forensic psychology (Avg: GPA 3.8)
Florida International University - Miami, FL
May 1992
Hospital Experience
Lourdes Hospital
June 2013 to December 2018
Med Surg
Long Island College Hospital (LICH)
September 2004 to September 2010
Med Surg
Miami Children’s Hospital - Miami, FL
September 2001 – September 2003
NICU, Trauma Triage
University Of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL
August 2002 – August 2004
PEDI ICU, Triage, Tele, Med Surg
Certifications and licenses
RN Compact State Nurse License (NJ)
RN 26NR19252000
Issued: 05/22/2022 Exp: 05/31/2025
RN License (NY)
NY 670263
Issued: 01/31/2017 Exp: 1/31/2027
RN State Nurse License (PA)
RN665175
Issued: 09/19/2014 Exp: 10/31 2025
BLS Certification
Exp: 06/2026
Driver's License (NJ)
Exp: 12/2028
PALS Certification
Exp: 06/2026
CPR Certification
Exp: 06/2026
Skills
Areas of clinical experience include:
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Advanced critical thinking skills
Computer skills
CPR/BLS certified.
Electronic Medical Records
Experience in working with a vast array of Cultures.
Fundamental ICD Coding
Meticulous organizational skills
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with computerized charting
Solid clinical skills coupled with patient focused people skills.
Strong Person-Centered Communication skills
Supervision within the scope of disciplines
Windows
Medical Skills
Bilingual English/French Creole
25+ years of experience providing in-patient and out-patient care.
Appeals
Assessments of various pathophysiology/chronic illnesses and their complications
Case Management
Client relationship development
Critical care experience
Disease management programs
Home Care
Hospice Care
Hospital Experience
ICU Experience
Managed Care
Medical Office Experience
Pre/Post-surgical care specialized.
Supervising Experience
Blood glucose monitoring/ Insulin medication assistance
Catheter insertion/removal care
Colostomy care
Drug administration and dosage
Experience Administering Injections
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Medical laboratory procedures
Medication Administration
Neuro
Patient positioning
Skilled NG tube insertion and removal
Specimen collection Processing/Laboratory Experience
Sterilization techniques
Strong knowledge of infection control standards
Tracheotomy care provider
Trained STD counselor
Triage
Utilization Management
Venipuncture and blood draw
Wound care & wound Infection prevention.