Nurse Care
Resume:
Tuneeka Thomas
LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE - THE HIGHLANDS OF MEMPHIS
Memphis, TN 38116
adh23w@r.postjobfree.com
Contract
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Nurse's License: Class: PN, State: TN. multi-state Expires: December 2019 Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE
THE HIGHLANDS OF MEMPHIS - Memphis, TN
October 2013 to Present
Responsibilities
Monitor fluid intake and output levels.
Followed infection control procedures.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a outstanding healthcare team. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Chronic patient care in med-surge unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift. Accomplishments
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a outstanding healthcare team. Direct patient care and also demonstrated unwavering patience and understanding. Strong communication skills. Excellent problem solving and leadership skills. Skills Used
Special Skills: med-surge nursing, geriatric nursing, tcu nursing,trach care and wound vac, foley catheter care, trained on all types of drains, starting iv's, inserting foley catheters and peg tubes. trained on using mechanical lifts. I have great computer charting skills as well as paper MARS. (I also speak spanish as a second language)
LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE
HEARTLAND HEALTHCARE OF FORT MYERS - Fort Myers, FL April 2009 to October 2013
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Experience with various medical conditions and procedures including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease. Trach and peg tube care and procedures Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Followed infection control procedures.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for number patients per shift. Caregiver
CNA - Fort Myers, FL
October 2002 to August 2010
Direct patient care demonstrated unwavering patience and understanding Obtaining and charting vital signs
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Followed infection control procedures.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Education
Lee County School of Practical Nursing - Fort Myers, FL 2006
Skills
• LPN (10+ years)
• Nursing Home (10+ years)
• Med Surg (7 years)
• Home Health (3 years)
• LVN (10+ years)
• Acute Care (8 years)
• Nursing (10+ years)
• Catheter Care (10+ years)
• Dementia Care (9 years)
• Alzheimer's Care (9 years)
• Meal Preparation (3 years)
• Caregiving (10+ years)
• Vital Signs (10+ years)
• Medication Administration (10+ years)
• EMR Systems (10+ years)
Additional Information
Skills
. Proven record of reliability and responsibility. Strong communication skills. Excellent problem solving and leadership skills.. Direct care of patients.. Develop rapport with patients, family and staff. In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Patient evaluation/intervention
Professional bedside manner
Tracheotomy care
Insulin medication assistance
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Problem resolution capability
Patient/family focused
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
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