Joseph Roberts
Germantown
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with four years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of trauma and intensive care treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
National Institutes of Health
12.2024 - Current
- Supported needs of medically complex patients and aided in the continuation of research studies.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care to include trauma level 3 patients as well as victims of severe violence.
Patient Care Technician
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided aid via CPR during code situations.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Medical Assistant
Georgetown Medical Associates
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Armed Security Guard
Intelligent Protective Services
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
Transportation Manager, USAR
United States Army Reserve
07.2011 - 07.2019
- Prepared and updated employees' daily work schedules and shipping manifests utilizing systems such as GATES and ICODES.
- Observed compliance and safety in the handling of hazardous cargo to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules, and hazardous equipment transportation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
Georgetown, DE12-2021
High School Diploma -
Sherwood High
Olney, MD05-2012
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Emergency medical treatment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Wound care management
- Intravenous therapy
- Blood transfusion
- Telemetry monitoring
- Clinical decision making
- End-of-life care
- Airway management
- Documentation and reporting
- Medical device monitoring
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse 12/2021
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 12/2024
- Basic Life Support 10/2024
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
National Institutes of Health
12.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 07.2024
Patient Care Technician
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Georgetown Medical Associates
09.2019 - 06.2021
Armed Security Guard
Intelligent Protective Services
04.2019 - 09.2019
Transportation Manager, USAR
United States Army Reserve
07.2011 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Sherwood High