JOI T. EAST
Registered Nurse
Portage
Summary
Innovative and results-driven healthcare leader with extensive expertise in emergency, critical care, and transitional care management. Renowned for transforming clinical operations, streamlining workflows, and fostering collaborative teams that deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Adept at implementing strategic initiatives to optimize resource utilization, ensure compliance, and achieve measurable improvements in quality care. A visionary professional dedicated to advancing healthcare delivery through best practices, data-driven insights, and inspirational leadership. Excels in high-pressure environments while maintaining a steadfast commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care delivery. Compassionate ER Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in emergency care, patient assessment, and critical thinking. Excel in fast-paced environments using strong communication skills, adaptability, and teamwork to provide exceptional patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ER/Registered Nurse/PRN
Holy Cross Hospital
Chicago
07.2023 - Current
- Prioritized patient care by assessing acuity levels and resource availability, ensuring efficient allocation of medical services, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver superior outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during complex treatments and procedures, monitored patient status, documented progress in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and ensured seamless communication across care teams to enhance patient safety and care continuity.
- Streamlined hospital admissions by verifying medication lists and reviewing patient medical histories, addressing potential risks to support safe transitions into care and improve overall patient experience.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive discharge plans, coordinating aftercare appointments, follow-up visits, and community resources to optimize recovery, and reduce readmission rates.
- Educated patients and families on medication regimens, disease processes, and self-care strategies to enhance understanding and adherence to treatment plans, contributing to better long-term health outcomes.
ER/ICU/IMCU Agency RN
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Chicago
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Delivered expert care in life support, emergency procedures, intravenous therapy, and fluid and electrolyte management, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-stakes environments.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in ventilator care, wound management, pain management, and the precise administration of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, contributing to improved patient recovery rates.
- Provided critical care in ICU and ER settings, effectively managing trauma, post-surgical, and critically ill patients through swift assessments, and evidence-based interventions.
- Streamlined discharge processes by offering tailored healthcare education and clear instructions to patients and families, ensuring seamless transitions, and continuity of care.
- Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration, coordinating with healthcare teams to enhance patient safety, and improve clinical outcomes under pressure.
Float Pool ICU/ER/IMCU
Methodist Hospital
Merrillville
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions in ICU and ER units for trauma, post-surgical patients, and critically ill patients.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, swiftly notified physicians of clinical changes, and implemented customized care plans to address individual needs.
- Monitored vital signs, ventilation adequacy, consciousness, and pain levels, ensuring timely interventions that enhanced patient outcomes and recovery rates.
- Demonstrated mastery in life support, emergency procedures, intravenous therapy, fluid and electrolyte management, catheterization, ventilator care, and advanced pharmaceutical administration, including anesthetic agents.
- Communicated complex medical conditions to families with empathy and clarity, fostering trust, and ensuring understanding of care plans in challenging situations.
Emergency Department
Franciscan Alliance
Dyer
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Delivered expert critical care to diverse Emergency Department populations, managing patients of all ages and acuity levels with precision and efficiency.
- Excelled in life support, emergency procedures, intravenous therapy, and ventilator care, ensuring seamless execution of complex interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments, developing, and implementing individualized nursing care plans tailored to emergency patients' needs, with a focus on rapid stabilization and recovery.
- Prioritized care delivery based on acuity levels and resource availability, collaborating closely with physicians during procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation in advanced EMR systems.
- Streamlined discharge processes by providing tailored healthcare education and clear post-care instructions, empowering patients, and families to support recovery and long-term well-being.
Acute Care/Telemetry RN
Regency Hospital
East Chicago
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized nursing care for diverse patient populations across all ages and acuity levels, ensuring tailored interventions to meet unique clinical needs, and promote optimal outcomes.
- Prioritized and coordinated patient care, collaborating effectively with physicians and nursing teams to deliver high-quality care, while actively assisting in complex treatments and procedures to support efficient and safe patient management.
- Monitored and documented patient status, vitals, and progress with high accuracy in electronic health record (EHR) systems, facilitating seamless communication, and ensuring timely interventions across the multidisciplinary care team.
- Led discharge planning efforts, providing patients and families with clear, actionable healthcare education, instructions, and resources, ensuring a smooth and well-supported transition to recovery, and reducing the likelihood of complications.
Acute Dialysis RN
Fresenius Medical
Merrillville
07.2014 - 06.2017
- Conducted thorough initial assessments, accurately completed clinical documentation, and efficiently executed physician orders, collaborating seamlessly with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Monitored hemodynamic levels during dialysis, proactively identifying and addressing concerns to ensure patient stability and optimal treatment outcomes.
- Applied aseptic techniques during the cannulation of AVF, AVG, and CVC, maintaining rigorous infection control standards, and prioritizing patient safety throughout the procedures.
- Worked closely with physicians and the multi-disciplinary team to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care, enhancing patient recovery, and overall treatment efficacy.
RN/Emergency Department
St. Anthony Medical Center
Crown Point
06.2011 - 07.2014
- Delivered expert clinical care in the Emergency Department, managing patients of all ages and acuity levels, with precision and efficiency in high-pressure situations.
- Administered life support, emergency procedures, intravenous therapy, and ventilator care, utilizing advanced knowledge of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents to optimize patient outcomes and recovery.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments for emergency patients, developing and implementing personalized care plans tailored to meet diverse clinical needs, and acuity levels.
- Prioritized and delivered high-quality care based on acuity levels and resource availability, collaborating with physicians to ensure timely interventions, and maintaining accurate, real-time documentation in EMR systems.
- Led patient discharge planning, providing clear and concise healthcare education, and post-care instructions to patients and families, ensuring seamless transitions, and promoting long-term recovery.
LPN
Kindred Nursing Home
Dyer
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to evaluate patients' overall health, utilizing clinical findings to inform and adjust individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored lab values, assessing therapeutic responses and promptly identifying potential complications to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Provided comprehensive wound care, including dressing changes, infection prevention, and patient education on proper care techniques, promoting healing and minimizing the risk of complications.
- Managed PEG tube and IV maintenance, ensuring proper function, preventing infection, and promptly addressing any issues to maintain patient safety and comfort.
- Adhered to physician orders, executing prescribed treatments and interventions with precision, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of care to meet patient needs, and improve clinical outcomes.
LPN/Medical Surgical
Methodist Hospital
Gary
11.2007 - 08.2009
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized nursing care for patients of all ages and acuity levels, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs.
- Collaborated closely with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient discharge, providing clear healthcare education to ensure safe transitions, and optimal recovery outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage, timely delivery, and adherence to safety protocols to support patient recovery.
- Monitored patient responses to medications and treatments, making real-time adjustments to care plans to maximize treatment effectiveness, and improve patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech State College
Gary, IN05-2011
Practical Nursing -
Ivy Tech State College
Gary, IN07-2007
Skills
- Clear Communication Skills
- Patient Safety Focus
- Resource Allocation Efficiency
- Leadership and Team Management
- EMR/EHR Proficiency
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Healthcare Operations Optimization
- Workflow Enhancement
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Patient-Centered Care Planning
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Conflict Resolution Expertise
- Advanced Clinical Expertise
- Crisis and Incident Management
- Comprehensive Care Coordination
- Emergency Care Preparedness
- Education and Training Delivery
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Staff Mentorship and Development
- Operational Process Improvement
- Microsoft Word
- Windows
- PCC (PointClickCare)
- Medhost
- Epic
- Meditech
References
Upon Request
Licensures And Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), Indiana State Board of Nursing (Compact License), Illinois State Board of Nursing
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Indiana State Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
ER/Registered Nurse/PRN
Holy Cross Hospital
07.2023 - Current
ER/ICU/IMCU Agency RN
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
07.2022 - 12.2024
Float Pool ICU/ER/IMCU
Methodist Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2023
Emergency Department
Franciscan Alliance
10.2019 - 03.2021
Acute Care/Telemetry RN
Regency Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2019
Acute Dialysis RN
Fresenius Medical
07.2014 - 06.2017
RN/Emergency Department
St. Anthony Medical Center
06.2011 - 07.2014
LPN
Kindred Nursing Home
09.2009 - 06.2011
LPN/Medical Surgical
Methodist Hospital
11.2007 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech State College
Practical Nursing -
Ivy Tech State College