Joshua Costlow
Mingo Junction
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Proven ability to leverage medical knowledge to facilitate patient recovery and navigate complex health conditions. Committed to upholding healthcare protocols while delivering compassionate care that prioritizes patient well-being. Strong advocate for holistic health approaches, ensuring each patient's unique needs are met with empathy and expertise.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full time Registered Nurse
Country Club Manor
10.2023 - Current
- Primarily Gerontology
- Accomplishments:
- Collaborative Success: Built and maintained trusting relationships with senior leaders, clinicians, and business partners, fostering a collaborative and productive night shift environment.
- Proactive Risk Mitigation: Identified operational gaps and formulated proactive action plans, mitigating risks, and ensuring smooth night shift operations.
- Team Empowerment: Mentored and empowered teams, fostering a collaborative environment that positively impacted patient care.
Full Time Cardiac Supervisor
Health Help
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Primarily Utilization Management
- Accomplishments:
- Quality Improvement: Spearheaded efforts to increase cardiac team audit scores from the 50s to the 90s, showcasing a commitment to quality assurance and excellence.
- Process Optimization: Streamlined the review process, significantly increasing quality scores, and demonstrating a keen eye for process improvement.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with the education department to design innovative review processes, highlighting your ability to work across departments to achieve organizational goals.
- Compliance Management: Ensured strict compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements, contributing to a culture of excellence and adherence to industry guidelines.
Full Time Clinical Review Team Lead
Health Help
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Primarily Utilization Management
- Accomplishments:
- Team Leadership: Successfully served as a Team Lead overseeing the performance and development of a dedicated team.
- Team Development: Mentored and guided a team, nurturing their growth and ensuring optimal performance.
- Effective Communication: Regularly presented monthly team updates using PowerPoint, showcasing strong communication and reporting skills.
- Continuous Education and Professional Development: Committed to staying current with medical advancements and industry best practices and promoting a culture of lifelong learning among healthcare teams.
Full Time Clinical Review Nurse
Health Help
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Primarily Utilization Management
- Accomplishments:
- Evidence-Based Practice: Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based guidelines and research findings to clinical decision-making, ensuring the most up-to-date and effective treatments.
- Healthcare Policy and Compliance: In-depth knowledge of healthcare policies, regulations, and accreditation requirements, ensuring strict compliance and adherence to industry standards.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Proficient in critical thinking skills, able to analyze complex clinical situations, identify issues, and develop appropriate care plans.
- Quality Assurance and Improvement: Skilled in driving quality assurance initiatives, maintaining compliance with healthcare standards and regulations, and consistently improving patient care outcomes.
Full time Registered Nurse
Weirton Medical Center
09.2013 - 02.2016
- Primarily Intensive Care Unit
- Accomplishments:
- Advanced Life Support: Expertise in administering and managing advanced life support interventions, including mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and titration of medications.
- Advanced Clinical Assessment: Proficiency in performing comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients, recognizing subtle changes in condition, and responding promptly.
- Patient and Family Education: Skill in providing clear and compassionate education to patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and post-ICU care plans.
- Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: Strong critical thinking skills to prioritize patient care, spearhead complex medical situations, and make rapid, informed decisions in high-stress environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV05.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care management
- Patient assessments
- Wound management
- Tracheostomy care
- Staff supervision
- Geriatric patient management
Certification
- Ohio Multistate: 521299 expiration 2027-10-31
- New Zealand Annual Practising Certificate: 367702 expiration 2026-06-06
Timeline
Full time Registered Nurse
Country Club Manor
10.2023 - Current
Full Time Cardiac Supervisor
Health Help
01.2021 - 01.2023
Full Time Clinical Review Team Lead
Health Help
02.2018 - 12.2020
Full Time Clinical Review Nurse
Health Help
02.2016 - 01.2018
Full time Registered Nurse
Weirton Medical Center
09.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Liberty University