Joyce Mickle
Cochran
Summary
Passionate nurse with extensive experience providing care to patients with difficult diagnoses and complex needs. Practiced and proven ability to communicate with patients and families in an empathetic manner that promotes healing and coping.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
At Home Senior Living
Cochran
07.2024 - Current
- Provide direct oversight of CMAs and resident assistants for the care of assisted living residents.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary physicians, hospice teams, and physical therapy teams.
- Process physician orders and ensure proper stocking and administration of medications.
Nurse Case Manager
Georgia Hospice Care
Dublin
09.2017 - 07.2024
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients with terminal diagnoses and their families.
- Worked in multiple environments such as the home, assisted living and skilled facilities, and hospitals.
- Assessed complex patient situations, environments, and psychological and physiological needs to develop holistic care plans.
Staff Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
Atlanta
06.1995 - 09.2017
- Developed extensive nursing knowledge and skills necessary for the assessment and care of premature and sick neonates.
- Worked with various healthcare staff to manage patient care.
- Practiced time management skills to provide efficient, prompt critical nursing care.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
Georgia Baptist School of Nursing
Atlanta, GA06-1985
Skills
- 32 years of NICU nursing at a level four facility
- Previous STABLE and PALS certifications
- Current BCLS certification
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Holistic nursing care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership and management skills
Timeline
Health and Wellness Director
At Home Senior Living
07.2024 - Current
Nurse Case Manager
Georgia Hospice Care
09.2017 - 07.2024
Staff Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital
06.1995 - 09.2017
Diploma of Nursing -
Georgia Baptist School of Nursing