Ta-Tanisha Cook

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OBJECTIVE

Pursuing a rewarding and challenging position as a Licensed Practical Nurse, in which I can utilize my nursing skills to promote a higher standard of care.

EDUCATION

Griffin Technical College, Griffin, Georgia

Diploma in Practical Nursing, 2008

Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama

Bachelors of Arts in Biology, 1998

WORK EXPERIENCE

CRLH State Veterans Home – 7054 Veterans Pkwy, Pell City, AL 3/2014 – October 2020 LPN

Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.

Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.

Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.

Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.

Supervises and directs junior staff members and CNAs.

NurseCare Buckhead - 2920 Pharr Court, Atlanta, GA 12/2012 – 12/2013 LPN

Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.

Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.

Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.

Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.

Supervises and directs junior staff members and CNAs.

Golden Crest Assisted Living - 425 Country Club Drive, Stockbridge, GA 4/2012 – 11/2012 Nurse Manager

Maintained nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training nurses. Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing staff; following up on work results.

Maintained nursing staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.

Maintained a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem solving methods.

VITAS - 931 Rock Quarry Rd, Stockbridge, GA 8/2011 – 8/2012

LPN

Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.

Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.

Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.

Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.

Supervises and directs junior staff members and CNAs.

Southland Nursing & Rehab - 151 Wisdom Rd, Fayetteville, GA 05/2009 – 8/2011 LPN

Administers medications and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Documents the resident's condition and nursing needs.

Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.

Assists with emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents. Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualifications.

Supervises and directs junior staff members and CNAs.

Griffin Technical College – 501 Varsity Street, Griffin, GA 03/2008 – 12/2008 Practical Nursing Student

Performed over 700 clinical hours in a hospital setting, under the direction of Clinical Instructors and Registered Nurses.

Performed nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic technique whenever necessary, ensuring infection control, monitoring intake and output, and conducting specimen collection

Administered medications via all routes noting time, amount and therapeutic effects on patient’s charts.

Reported adverse reactions of treatment and nursing interventions to Clinical Instructor and Medical personnel in charge.

Assembled and used equipment such a Catheters, Jackson Pratt Drain, Sequential Compression Device and Nasal Cannula.

Bathe, dress, make beds and assist patients in ambulating and turning.

Clayton County Public Schools – Jonesboro, GA 2001 - 2006

Substitute Teacher

Assisted teacher in implementing daily curriculum.

Served as teacher in classroom activities.

Implemented early literacy activities.

Met the needs of all children.

Ensured all documentation of contacts with parents.

CERTIFICATIONS

* EKG *Phlebotomy

* CPR * Child Abuse

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