Joshua Rawls
Shreveport
Summary
Proactive nursing professional with extensive experience in neurovascular and cardiac procedures. Skilled in coordinating care, operating advanced medical technologies, and leading training sessions. Dedicated to patient advocacy and fostering a collaborative environment for optimal healthcare delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse-Neurovascular
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
- Mentored nursing staff, enhancing skills and promoting professional development.
- Facilitated training sessions on new procedures and technologies for nursing staff compliance.
- Coordinated with hospital administration to optimize resource allocation within the unit.
- Assisted interventional Neurosurgeons with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a fast-paced environment.
- Led training sessions on advanced cardiac life support techniques for nursing/X-ray staff.
- Streamlined inventory management through regular monitoring of supplies and timely ordering of necessary items to maintain adequate stock levels.
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
01.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted interventional cardiologists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic angiograms, coronary interventions, peripheral vascular procedures, pacemaker insertions, and other complex cath lab cases for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for newly hired cardiac cath lab nurses, providing guidance on best practices and enhancing overall team performance.
- Demonstrated exceptional proficiency in operating advanced cardiac imaging equipment for accurate diagnosis during invasive cardiovascular procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Willis Knighton Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Willis Knighton Health Center
Shreveport, LA
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Supervise nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Coordinate patient admissions, assessments, and discharges to streamline workflow efficiency.
- Mentor new nurses on clinical procedures and organizational policies for skill development.
- Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12-2009
Skills
- assisting and prepping devices for thrombectomy and coiling procedures Stroke and aneurysm cases
- Maintain inventory par level and supply chain operations
- assist in cathlab procedures, carotid stenting, TAVR, Mitraclip, AAA, DVT, PE, acute limb ischemia, coronary and peripheral cases,
- assist in fluoroscopy and radiation safety
- Coordinate cases with vendor and reps for case support
- handle devices in lab related to cases: Ivus, balloons, stents, atherectomy, wire exchanges, and long sheath management
- work in a hybrid room and have knowledge of AORN standards
Certification
ASLS-Advanced Stroke Life Support
CEN-Certified Emergency nurse
TCRN-Trauma Certified Registered Nurse
BLS- Basic Life Support
ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Charge Nurse-Neurovascular
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.2014 - 01.2016
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Willis Knighton Health Center
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana