Patient Care Registered Nurse
Resume:
Tenekquia Thompson
Plantation, FL *****
ad490p@r.postjobfree.com
Patient, highly skilled, efficient Registered Nurse for over 15 years who is dedicated to safe and quality patient care. I am passionate about healthcare and educating others on how to live a healthy life. Skilled at assessing patients needs, and assessing situations in order to make rapid decisions. Ability to work well in interdisciplinary team environments, coordinating with physicians, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, social workers and other health care professionals to provide patients with the best holistic care. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their families to serve as a liasion to physicians, social workers, and all members of interdisciplinary team. works well with a team as well as independently with little to no supervision. Work Experience
RN
Westside Regional Hospital - Plantation, FL
February 2021 to Present
• Check updated schedule each morning and prepare supplies and equipment.
• Admit patient to Preop according to procedure.
• Assess patient’s baseline status and communicate relevant information
• Administer and document medications as ordered by physician.
• Reinforce and clarify physician instructions and procedures to patient.
• Assist anesthesia with various blocks.
• Provide a safe patient environment
• Receive post op patients from PACU, assess status and provide appropriate care.
• Follow physician’s post op orders and protocols
• Review written post-operative instructions with patient and/or family member.
• Discharge patient upon order of a physician in accordance with policy.
• Provide emergency care and arrange transfer of patient to hospital, as needed
• Sets priorities to facilitate the flow of patient efficiently.
• Other ancillary duties as assigned.
RN II
Memorial Hospital West Hospital - Pembroke Pines, FL January 2017 to Present
Provide direct quality patient care to admitted patients on a 42 bed telemetry surgical Trauma unit in Trauma 1 hospital. Including monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical condition. Plan, Implement, and evaluate patient care needs based on patient assessment. Collaborates closely with physicians, physical therapist, occupational therapist, nutritionist, case managers, and all other members of the patients interdisciplinary team. Fill in as charge nurse supervising 6 registered nurses, 4 patient care associates, 1 monitor tech, and 1 unit secretary each shift.
Precept new nurses and student nurses. Served as unit mentor for new nurses and student nurses. Administer COVID 19 test
Give compassionate care to patients suffering from COVID 19. Educate families of COVID 19 patients on patient condition and provide support as needed. Provide COVID 19 education to patients and families. Registered Nurse II/Charge Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital - Hollywood, FL
January 2008 to January 2017
Provide direct quality patient care to admitted patients on a 42 bed telemetry surgical Trauma unit in Trauma 1 hospital. Including monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical condition. Plan, Implement, and evaluate patient care needs based on patient assessment. Collaborates closely with physicians, physical therapist, occupational therapist, nutritionist, case managers, and all other members of the patients interdisciplinary team. Fill in as charge nurse supervising 6 registered nurses, 4 patient care associates, 1 monitor tech, and 1 unit secretary each shift.
Precept new nurses and student nurses. Served as unit mentor for new nurses and student nurses. Nurse Preceptor, 10/2007
Columbus Regional Medical Center - Columbus, GA
July 2008 to July 2008
Supervise/train new nursing employees including new RN graduates. Serve as a mentor. Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse
Columbus Regional Medical Center
May 2006 to July 2008
Lead a 38-bed orthopedics/medical-surgical unit at a 413-bed acute care level 2 trauma center, supervising LPNs, medical assistants, and nurse techs. Complete bed assignments for new admissions.
Complete skin assessment and initial assessment for new admissions. Create patient care assignments for on coming shift. Complete monthly chart reviews as a part of QA program. Carry out mandatory monthly skills check off for second and third shift staff. Assist staff with patient care.
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Medical Center - Columbus, GA
February 2005 to July 2008
Construct and implement nursing care plans for acute care patients. Deliver quality care to patients using the nursing process through thorough assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Adequately incorporate cognitive, interpersonal, and technical skills to provide safe patient care. Serve as a liaison between physicians, patients, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Constantly acting as patient advocate.
Perform patient education, medication administration, and discharge planning. Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Tallahassee, FL 2004
Nursing Licenses
RN
Expires: July 2024
State: FL
Skills
• Nursing (10+ years)
• Medication Administration (10+ years)
• Hospital Experience (10+ years)
• EMR Systems (10+ years)
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• Epic
Certifications and Licenses
BLS for Healthcare Providers
June 2021 to June 2023
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