Terry (Tj) Joyner
Midland
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented nurse with a strong background in intensive care. Known for effective patient education and leadership in high-pressure environments, ready to drive improved patient safety and care delivery.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Keck Medical Center of USC
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Monitored patient vitals and implemented care plans in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Educated patients and families on critical care procedures and post-discharge protocols.
- Developed and led training programs for new nursing staff on critical care best practices.
- Diverse Critical Background
- Acting relief charge
- Recourse Nurse for 18 bed unit
- Oversaw adherence to infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety measures within the unit.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and improving team performance metrics.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved overall patient care quality in critical settings.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
10.2004 - 05.2009
- Provided critical care assessments for trauma patients to determine immediate treatment needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices for emergency medical response and patient management procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trauma Coordinator
Saint Francis Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
05.2002 - 01.2003
- Coordinated trauma care protocols to ensure timely and effective patient treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize trauma response strategies.
- Developed educational materials for staff training on trauma management best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes in trauma services.
- Led monthly reviews of trauma cases, providing insights for process enhancements.
- Collaborated with local emergency medical services to improve pre-hospital care for trauma patients.
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and clinical staff to address ongoing needs within the trauma program.
- Acting Manager ER/ICU
Travel Registered Nurse ER/ICU Nurse
American Mobile Nursing
San Diego, CA
01.1994 - 06.2000
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective treatment plans for patients across various specialties.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote recovery and prevent readmissions.
- Optimal flexibility to ensure safe staffing needs
Trauma ICU Nurse
South Bend Memorial Hospital
South Bend, IN
06.1991 - 01.1994
- Administered critical care interventions for trauma patients in fast-paced ICU environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated families on treatment protocols and post-discharge care requirements, enhancing patient understanding.
- Managed ventilator settings, titrating oxygen levels for optimal respiratory support and minimizing the risk of complications in intubated patients.
- Increased teamwork among staff members through active participation in daily huddles and interdisciplinary rounds focused on comprehensive patient care planning.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL06-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI05-1991
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Central line management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Keck Medical Center of USC
01.2010 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
10.2004 - 05.2009
Trauma Coordinator
Saint Francis Hospital
05.2002 - 01.2003
Travel Registered Nurse ER/ICU Nurse
American Mobile Nursing
01.1994 - 06.2000
Trauma ICU Nurse
South Bend Memorial Hospital
06.1991 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College