Joshua H.

Dingle
1627 Sedberry Ln | Midlothian, VA 23236 | 717.404.4929
joshua.dingle@hotmail.com
JHD
Employment Objective
To obtain a nursing position at a medical center; further utilize nursing degree, clinical health
care experience, and extensive patient centered care. Trustworthy, ethical, committed to
superior customer service, detail-oriented, and meet deadlines with proven ability to operate
independently.

Licenses
Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania Board of Nursing, 3/2016 to 4/2017
Registered Nurse, Maryland Board of Nursing, 10/2015 to 1/2018

Work Experience
Williamsport Retirement Village, Williamsport, MD
Charge Nurse, October 2015 May
Performed various duties to provide quality nursing care to residents to maintain the
highest practical level of functioning and to coordinate total nursing care for up to 35
residents.
Assessed residents and analyze information obtained to develop appropriate
interventions to prevent decline; recorded signs of change in condition, notified
appropriate staff per facility protocol to evaluate weight loss, decline in ambulation,
development of skin breakdown and other changes, observed conditions that indicated
possible need for restorative nursing programs, and then notified appropriate staff per
facility protocol of the need for evaluation.
Administered medications and treatments to residents; monitor administration of
intravenous fluids, placed orders for medication with the pharmacy.
Assessed residents on admission to develop interim care plan and further assess in depth
to contribute to the complete care plan. Updated care plans as warranted and required.
Participated in Plan of Care meetings as scheduled.
Responded to medical emergencies; assessed the condition of the resident, decides on
the type of medical attention required; calls appropriate ambulance service if needed,
notifies family when resident is transferred or admitted to the hospital; notified the
physician when a change in condition occurred.
Conferred with residents and families; makes referrals to other departments when
appropriate.
Maintained resident clinical files; kept charts and documents updated.
Completed employee and resident incident report forms; completed follow-up
investigation forms.
Made rounds to see each resident every 4 hours and as needed.
Ensured that residents were aware of the services available to them; encouraged
residents to participate in activity programs and provide staff support to enable residents
to get to and from activities and to participate in them.
Maintained accountability for controlled substances; inventoried medications at the
beginning and end of the shift with another licensed nurse; notifies supervisor of
discrepancies.
 Supervised the certified nursing assistants along with the unit clerk.
Determined work procedures, and prepared work schedules.

Heritage in Home Care, Greencastle, PA

Caregiver, June 2011 April 2012
Helped clients with the activities of daily living
Performed personal care tasks; hygiene, ambulation, eating, dressing, toileting and
shaving
Talked with clients, gave them companionship while participating in resident activities
Prepared meals and snacks for clients
Provided assistance with transfers by moving clients in and out of beds, baths,
wheelchairs or cars
Changed bed linens, cleaned and ironed laundry assisted in keeping room, cabinet, and
dresser drawers neat and clean
Took and recorded vital signs for health care providers
Created and maintained a pleasant work environment