Solomon Joshua

Resourceful, compassionate, enthusiastic, and highly adaptable Nurse Practitioner with robust 15 years of nursing experience, including 7 years of advanced practice across the lifespan (pediatric to geriatric). Backed by a strong clinical foundation in acute and critical care. Proven expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing complex patient populations, with strong communication, patient education, and clinical mentorship.

Committed to professional growth and utilizing versatile clinical skills in an impactful role that offers professional challenge and continuous development.

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Intensivist and Hospitalist - Pulmonary Medicine Associates, California; Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Hospital; Vibra Hospital, Folsom, California - California

(2025-04)

• Managed a high-volume critical care caseload averaging 16 acute patients per shift and 55+ complex cases weekly in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Led Code Blue, Stroke, and Rapid Response interventions for approximately 65 decompensating patients monthly, ensuring swift stabilization and high-success clinical handovers
• Performed advanced bedside procedures independently, including endotracheal intubations, central venous and hemodialysis catheter insertions, arterial line placement, PICC line placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and bedside suturing
• Assisted in complex surgical interventions, including tracheostomies and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placements
• Conducted comprehensive health assessments and formulated differential diagnoses to prescribe targeted treatment plans for critical acute and chronic illnesses
• Ordered and interpreted complex diagnostic workups, including advanced imaging and laboratory studies, to establish rapid and accurate treatment courses
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to streamline care pathways, successfully reducing ICU and hospital length of stay while accelerating patient recovery rates
• Practiced cost-effective, evidence-based medicine to deliver high-quality patient care and consistently improve overall patient satisfaction scores

Critical Care/Intensive Care (ICU) Nurse Practitioner - Benchmark Hospitalists and Intensivists, California; Mercy Medical Center and Hospital, Merced, California - California

(2025-04)

• Provide high-level clinical evaluation and rapid interventions for critically ill patients within the Intensive Care (ICU), Trauma, and Neuro/Stroke units
• Manage critically ill patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, consistently prioritizing patient safety, clinical efficacy, and comfort
• Perform advanced life-saving procedures including endotracheal intubation, central venous and hemodialysis catheter placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis, arterial line insertion, and bedside suturing
• Lead emergency interventions and stabilize high-risk patients during code blue and critical resuscitation situations
• Analyze and synthesize complex diagnostic testing, including advanced radiological imaging and nuclear medicine studies
• Utilize evidence-based protocols and clinical guidelines to design, implement, and adapt customized treatment plans for unstable individuals
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including attending physicians and specialists, to streamline continuity of care and improve patient outcomes
• Direct patient flow by managing the complete care continuum, including daily clinical rounds, admissions, consultations, and comprehensive discharge planning
• Serve as a clinical expert within the intensive and acute care units, offering mentorship, guidance, and decision-making support to nursing and resident staff
• Execute comprehensive physical assessments and history examinations, ordering and accurately interpreting diagnostic panels under time-sensitive constraints
• Spearhead quality improvement initiatives focused on elevating care delivery standards, reducing complications, and optimizing clinical workflows

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN-Board Certified) Hospitalist/Internal Medicine - Stanford Health Care, California - California

(2025-01 - 2025-05)

• Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnoses, and treatment plans for complex acute and chronic illnesses under established protocols
• Formulate appropriate diagnostic workups by ordering and interpreting laboratory results and imaging studies to establish accurate treatment paths
• Deliver cost-effective, high-quality care anchored in evidence-based medicine, improving patient recovery rates
• Manage an average caseload of 10 acutely and critically ill patients per shift, ensuring continuous monitoring and high-quality intervention
• Lead rapid response care for decompensating patients, successfully managing and handing over 75 critical cases per month
• Collaborate closely with the medical team to ensure clinical accuracy, boosting overall patient satisfaction scores

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN-Board Certified) Hospitalist/Internal Medicine - Loma Linda University Hospital, California - California

(2024-02 - 2025-05)

• Manage a high-acuity caseload of 20+ patients per shift under the hospitalist team, delivering comprehensive evidence-based care from admission through discharge
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations, obtain detailed histories, and formulate accurate diagnoses by independently ordering and interpreting complex laboratory panels and diagnostic imaging
• Execute specialized medical consultations, manage comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care pathways, and conduct thorough follow-up evaluations
• Partner seamlessly with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to design, coordinate, and execute holistic, patient-centered care plans
• Conduct adept safety assessments to facilitate effective, highly coordinated patient discharges and transfers out of the acute care setting

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN-Board Certified) – Hospitalist/Internal Medicine - HCA Facilities; Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center; Mountain View Hospital and Medical Center; Southern Hills Hospital; Riverside Community Hospital - Las Vegas, Nevada; Riverside, California

(2019-08 - 2025-03)

• Manage the full continuum of inpatient care across Medical, Surgical, and Cardiac units, collaborating closely with Internal Medicine and Hospitalist rounding teams to guide clinical decision-making
• Direct complex medical cases and design customized treatment plans for acute infections, respiratory conditions (including COVID-19), and multi-system chronic illnesses
• Lead hospital-wide consultation services, delivering expert pre-operative optimization, vigilant post-operative recovery care, and thorough discharge planning
• Utilize advanced diagnostic skills to interpret continuous cardiac rhythms, ABGs, nuclear medicine, and radiological imaging to safely transition patients from high-acuity settings
• Partner with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to lead daily rounds, continuously analyzing and adapting care plans for unstable and high-acuity patients
• Deliver comprehensive acute care to a diverse patient population presenting with complex medical conditions and multi-system comorbidities

Advanced Nurse Practitioner (APRN-Board Certified) Hospitalist/Internal Medicine - Sound Physicians; University Medical Center/UMC, Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas, Nevada

(2018-11 - 2022-12)

• Order and interpret radiographic studies, laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Perform comprehensive History & Physical Examination, admissions, discharge patients effectively
• Assess and develop a plan of care for acute and complex patient populations and order appropriate testing, treatments, medications and consults
• Perform and document comprehensive physical and psychological exams of patient
• Make complex clinical decisions to improve patient care and outcomes
• Review and analyze individual treatment plans for appropriate level of care
• Provide instruction and counseling to patients and their families to provide evidence-based care

Infectious Disease Provider & Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner - St. Rose Dominican Hospital & Medical Center - Henderson, NV

(2022-04 - 2023-12)

• Lead the clinical response and protocol implementation for high-consequence infectious diseases, including COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika virus
• Manage complex care and isolation protocols for patients presenting with communicable conditions, including tuberculosis, HIV, and influenza
• Diagnose and treat a diverse range of complex diseases and acute injuries within high-volume trauma and inpatient hospital settings
• Direct clinical interventions for life-threatening conditions, including necrotizing pneumonia, osteomyelitis, bacteremia, sepsis, meningitis, and mpox
• Order and interpret advanced diagnostic tests and imaging modalities to formulate accurate, timely treatment plans
• Provide strategic oversight for epidemiological surveillance and institutional infection control and prevention programs to ensure patient safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based clinical recommendations and drive best-practice

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