Adept Nursing Officer with a proven track record at CCBRT, enhancing patient outcomes through effective disease prevention and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, achieving a significant increase in patient satisfaction. Skilled in patient education and critical thinking, I excel in delivering high-quality care and fostering a culture of safety and continuous learning.
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Joseph Johanson
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CCBRT
Nursing Officer
03.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff members through orientation and training programs, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Enhanced team collaboration through effective communication and interdisciplinary meetings, resulting in better patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to establish appropriate discharge planning for patients transitioning from hospital to home care settings.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring patients maintained dignity and comfort during their final moments.
- Served as a strong advocate for both patients and families during critical decision-making processes related to medical treatments or end-of-life care options.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting faster recovery times.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills for specialized populations such as pediatrics or geriatrics, providing targeted interventions tailored to unique age-specific needs.
- Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
- Evaluated and updated nursing policies and procedures in accordance with best practice guidelines, ensuring consistent quality of care across the organization.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities for personal growth and advancement within the field of nursing.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Championed a culture of safety by consistently modeling best practices in nursing care, reporting errors or near misses promptly, and encouraging open communication among team members.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
- Advocated for the integration of holistic approaches in patient care, addressing not only physical needs but also emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
- Assisted with preparation of budget and expense reports.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency within the nursing unit, leading to improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Coordinated large-scale community health initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare services and reducing health disparities among vulnerable populations.
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering an inclusive workplace culture that valued diversity and promoted employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Leveraged data-driven analysis to identify areas for improvement within the nursing unit, leading to targeted quality improvement initiatives and measurable progress.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
Education
Haydom Institute of Health Sciences Manyara
Diploma In Nursing from Nursing Science
09.2011
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Infection prevention
- Disease Prevention
- Continuing education
- Documentation accuracy
- Health Promotion
- Care Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Resource Utilization
- Research utilization
- Medical clinical procedures
- Patient Relations
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Emergency Readiness
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Patient education and counseling
- Immunizations
- Decision-Making
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Drug utilization review
- Drug Inventory Management
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Analysis
- Clinical Staff Management
- Rehabilitation Programs
- Diagnostic Services Monitoring
- Process Implementation
- Staff Supervision
- Wellness Services
- Human Resources Management
- Nursing Operations Management
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Initial Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
- Training and mentoring
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Healthcare Delivery
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Risk Management
- Budget Planning
- Quality Control
- Employee Supervision
- Instructional Material Development
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Service Utilization Improvements
Timeline
Nursing Officer
CCBRT
03.2014 - Current
Haydom Institute of Health Sciences
Diploma In Nursing from Nursing Science
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