Joy Silvey
Waldron
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in patient assessments, wound care, and intravenous medication delivery. Proven ability to engage multidisciplinary teams and develop personalized care strategies, driving improved patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Mercy Hospital
Fort Smith, AR
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored and administered medications and treatments as per established protocols, enhancing patient care and safety.
- Documented and reported alterations in patient vital signs to ensure swift response from the interdisciplinary team.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for patients and families, promoting effective adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.
- Engaged with healthcare experts to formulate personalized care approaches addressing the unique needs of various patient demographics.
- Worked Medical Surgical and Orthopedics
RN
Mercy Hospital
Waldron, AR
01.2001 - 03.2023
- Monitored and administered medications and treatments as per established protocols, enhancing patient care and safety.
- Tracked and reported patient vital sign fluctuations, enabling swift response from healthcare team.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for patients and families, promoting effective adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Engaged with healthcare experts to formulate customized care approaches addressing the unique needs of diverse patient groups.
- Medical Surgical and ER
LPN
Mansfield Clinic
Mansfield, AR
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Evaluated patient vital signs and administered medications to maintain health standards and enhance recovery.
- Contributed to the design and deployment of personalized care strategies addressing the unique needs of diverse patient groups.
- Developed and implemented educational sessions for patients and families focused on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes and improve overall service delivery efficiency.
- Family practice clinic
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rich Mountain
Mena01-2000
Skills
- Intravenous medication delivery
- Medication management
- Hands-on patient support
- Thorough patient assessments
- Peg Tube Care
- Administration food through kangaroo pump
- Wound Vac Care
- Central Line Care
- Wound Care
- Care Plans
Accomplishments
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
Basic Life Support
ACLS
NIHH
Timeline
RN
Mercy Hospital
01.2023 - Current
LPN
Mansfield Clinic
01.2008 - 01.2011
RN
Mercy Hospital
01.2001 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rich Mountain
Lantern Recognition Award
My supervisors acknowledged my persistence to help my coworkers and helping on extra floors.