Joy I.
Registered Nurse II, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CVRN-BC 1
American Board of Cardiovascular MedicineJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
American Nurses Credentialing Center -
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
American Heart Association -
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Texas Board of Nursing -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Heart Association -
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) -
Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
Scrum Alliance
Experience
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HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
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United States
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Medical Practices
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200 - 300 Employee
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Registered Nurse II, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
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Feb 2021 - Present
Conduct patient health assessments to identify normal or abnormal health characteristics, document findings, develop plans of care, initiate appropriate interventions, and evaluate care outcomes in post-cardiothoracic surgery setting. Triage phone calls, offer consultation or recommendations for ongoing treatment, and handle procedures in emergency situations. Maintain patient confidentiality, model compassionate communication with patients, and provide education. Completed clinicals across various specialties and organizations including the Texas Heart & Vascular multispecialty group (outpatient clinic), CICU/CVICU units at Memorial Hermann Hospital (medical center), and general medicine rotation at Houston Methodist (hospital). Leveraged peer-to-peer accountability toward improving employee engagement, patient care, and overall training and development. Show less
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Registered Nurse II, Neurosurgery & Neurology Acute Telemetry
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Feb 2020 - Feb 2021
Collected patient histories, provided guidance and preventative health care as needed, and ordered appropriate lab, diagnostic, and radiographic tests; interpreted data results. Prepared supplies and allocated resources/equipment. Monitored patients and alerted attending physician of any change in neurological conditions. Facilitated patient education relating to medical processes, medications, and health promotion. Demonstrated expertise in treating varied neurological ailments, diseases, and conditions including stroke, trauma, and brain injuries. Mentored graduate nurses and nursing students to enhance their critical-thinking skills and nursing knowledge. Show less
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HCA Houston Healthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse II, CVIMU/CPU
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May 2018 - Nov 2021
Observed and recorded patient behavior, performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, and collected patient health history data. Administered medication and other treatment options. Consulted with supervisors and physicians to determine optimal treatment plans for patients. Directed and supervised nurses, nurse assistants, and nurse aides. Expertly developed patient care plans with a collaborative mindset and approach. Earned recognition for delivering high-quality service in patient care across the telemetry, pre/post-surgical, IC, ER, and rapid response clinical settings. Educated postoperative cardiovascular rehabilitation patients, families, and caregivers Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2022
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Science - MS, AGACNP -
2016 - 2017
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
Bachelor of Science - BS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
2014 - 2016
Houston Community College
Associate of Arts - AA -
2006 - 2011
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Bachelor of Science - BS, Nutrition and Dietetics
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