Registered Nurse
Resume:
Tanisha M. Nelson, RN, BSN, HNB-BC
RN ******
*** *. ***** **., *******, PA 18969
*******@*****.***
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Loving Nursing for over 20 years. Proficient to assess, manage, monitor, evaluate and review care of patient/client in any setting. Competent to deliver efficient, compassionate care and medication administration to all patients in various settings. Skilled to communicate effectively, and educate others on the best evidence-based practices for optimal health. Efficient with the use of computers and business software. Able to demonstrate responsible, team leadership, personal integrity and exceptional service, as a former, honorable U.S. soldier. EDUCATION
2009 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Eastern University, St. Davids, PA
2003 Associate of Medical Lab Technology
George Washington University, Washington, DC
1999-2004, 2006-2007 US Military Service - ARMY
1998 Diploma of Nursing
Roxborough School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
1995 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wellness Nurse Manager
9/2021-Present Erickson Living (Ann’s Choice), Warminster, PA
• Coordinate and provide clinical oversight and care to approx. 55 residents within Assisted Living Care, including medication management, pain management, nutrition, wound and respiratory care.
• Perform resident assessments. Ensure resident’s clinical assessment reflect their preferences, goals and individualized clinical needs. Ensure that resident’s individualized service plan is maintained/updated to reflect current needs in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and monitor outside support services such as hospice, therapy, and home health.
• Partner with DON and Clinical Leadership to ensure all aspects of infection control for staff and residents are maintained. Perform COVID testing for residents when appropriate.
• Track and analyze clinical quality areas within Assisted Living Care, including wound care, infection control, falls risk reduction, pain management, weight loss and develop corrective action plans. Provide DON a monthly review of trends/analysis of key clinical metrics in ALC.
• Provide ongoing leadership, guidance and training to all Nurses and Care Associates in ALC. Participates and initiates the performance review process for assigned staff members. Resident Services Director/DON
4/2020-8/2021 Five Star Senior Living, New Seasons, Chalfont, PA
• Directed the Resident Care department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal., State, and Five Star care standards, guidelines and regulations. Identified existing and potential problems in the overall workings of the department, and took effective action.
• Managed total care of approximately 75 residents, including developing and initiating care plans, making recommendations, and involving interdisciplinary team members, to provide an integrated approach to care, ensuring that physician’s orders were implemented.
• Hired, trained, educated, managed, and monitored the nursing team, medication technicians, resident assistants, and other caregivers, ensuring and implementing proper techniques/ procedures. Provided staff development services and conducted quarterly elopement drills.
• Responsible for the health and welfare orientation sections, and standardized drug testing, including COVID-19 testing for all personnel.
• Established resident care work schedules, assigned and posted daily duties, and work shifts.
• Prepared recurring reports for regional managers.
• Interacted, connected and communicated with the residents and families, careful to report changes in their health, habits, and care plan.
Nursing (House) Supervisor
10/2018-4/2020 Grand View Health Sellersville, PA
• Oversaw patient care and facilitated patient flow throughout the hospital.
• Ensured the appropriate staff matched the patient census and acuity on every unit for the current and oncoming shift; supported, managed and assigned staff.
• Calmly and effectively managed unexpected hospital issues, such as building and weather emergencies, as well as patient emergencies (i.e. Code Blue, RR and Stroke Alert), and called in the on-call OR and Cath Lab staff as appropriate.
• Interacted directly with patients and family to answer questions, ease concerns, handle complaints, and comfort the bereaved, as well as address issues and grievances between hospital staff.
• Created reports for senior management, including incident documentation and recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.
• Provided healthcare instruction and guidance; performed clinical tasks and procedures as necessary.
Wellness Nurse and Service Coordinator
5/2018-4/2020 Advanced Living Communities Lansdale, PA
• Conducted and maintained resident assessments of nearly 300 residents yearly, including a health and social history, and list of current medications.
• Performed a complete reassessment of resident’s condition following ER visits, medication changes, hospitalization and rehabilitation facility discharges.
• Assessed resident’s ADL abilities and living environment to determine services needed to maintain safe, independent living.
• Identified residents with ‘At Risk Behaviors’ and collaborate with medical and social support staff to develop a multi-disciplinary plan of care.
• Planed and organized educational programs that promote wellness and early intervention, as well as assist with, and serve at, social activities and events.
• Responded to emergency call lights and falls; maintained list of 911 calls, falls and hospitalizations. Built support networks, including County and State Services.
• Identified, processed and managed workers’ compensation claims. Nursing Supervisor
3/2018-1/2019 Gwynedd Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Lansdale, PA
• Assumed accountability for the indirect nursing care of approximately 200 residents, while providing direct care, including treatments, medication administration, and necessary documentation, to a minimum of 30 residents.
• Supervised the nursing care of RNs, LPNs, and Nursing Assistants, and served as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems.
• Ensured adequate staffing and created shift assignments for the oncoming shift.
• Initiated, reviewed and completed all incident reports and accompanying paperwork, as well as proper documentation for admissions and discharges.
• Assessed residents and evaluated next level of care in the case of injury, fall, and emergency. Licensed (RN) Healthcare Communicator
7/2016-8/2018 Ashfield Healthcare, LLC
• Responsible for identifying, analyzing and processing Adverse Event data from healthcare professionals, consumers and sales representatives.
• Accurately collected information and correctly captured in specific program databases; managed and utilized all telecommunication equipment effectively.
• Conversed with callers in a pleasant, professional, empathetic manner and assisted the callers in understanding medical terminology as necessary. Staff, Float and Pool Nurse
7/2005- 9/2018 Fox Chase Cancer Center
• Managed care of medical and post-surgical patients; monitored cardiac performance and administered cardiac medications; read telemetry strips; maintained chest tubes
• Started IVs; placed nasogastric tubes; inserted Foley catheters, and provided wound care; managed pain and anxiety using holistic practices and medication administration.
• Communicated pertinent information to physician and collaborated with other disciplines; educated patient and family, and assisted with discharge planning. Area Nurse Manager
7/2011-12/2016 Express Health Services
• Recruited, managed and trained examiners for medical and paramedical exams.
• Scheduled and assigned, reviewed and processed exams; performed exams when necessary.
• Monitored and submitted payroll; evaluated job performance of examiners. Case Management/Medication Management Nurse
8/2010-9/2011 Erickson Living, Ann’s Choice, Warminster, PA
• Used creative, problem solving and organizational skills to deliver care to independent seniors with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s Disease.
• Determined the appropriate schedule of services after collaborating with family and other disciplines.
• Provided wound care, medication administration and medication and diet teaching. Primary Care Nurse
1/2008-12/2010 Veterans Administration Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
• Managed a Nurse Care Clinic; performed telephone triage, scheduled visits, and ordered, reviewed and monitored lab values.
• Performed diabetes and hypertension teaching, including insulin administration education and review of blood sugar and blood pressure diaries.
• Conducted HIV counseling and education; and obtained necessary medical equipment. REFERENCES—-—Available Upon Request
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