Tasha Wilson
Family Nurse Practitioner
Cordova,Tennessee (TN)
Summary
Dedicated and motivated Healthcare professional offering over 15 years of nursing experience facilitating top-quality patient care to individuals and families. Skilled in obtaining and reviewing medical histories and coordinating referrals for specialist care. Focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with remarkable communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the healthcare industry as a nurse practitioner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Case manager
Methodist University Hospital
09.2014 - Current
- Responsible for performing care management, on-site or telephonically for patients with complex and chronic care needs by assessing, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating care plans designed to optimize patient healthcare across the care continuum while coordinating responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
- Performs comprehensive quality management audits in the areas of medication management, advance directives, pain management, medication orders, progress notes, care plans, and assessments to ensure compliance.
- Provides excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
Director of Clinical Services
Methodist University Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Directly managed and supervised day-to-day administrative and operational functions of staff and care provided on a 24 bed telemetry arrhythmia unit while providing guidance and leadership to employees
- Devised strategies and plans for the clinical department according to company standards for excellent service and growth
- Other responsibilities, included, but not limited to budgeting for fiscal year, coordinating all patient care, provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development, staff coaching, and monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
Patient Care Coordinator
Methodist University Hospital
12.2010 - 02.2012
- Assisted clinical director with staff education needs assessments, quality audits of patient care and documentation, advocacy for the provision of quality care to patients and families.
- Evaluated outcomes of care with the interdisciplinary team by measuring intervention effectiveness with maintaining ongoing communication with utilization review staff regarding variances from the care plan or transfer/discharge plan.
- Established rapport and relationships with patients and external partners to cross-train and support medical staff.
- Educated patients by explaining preparation instructions for upcoming procedures and tests.
- Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Methodist University Hospital
04.2006 - 12.2010
- Specializing in the care of cardiology patients, with counseling and educating them on cardiovascular diseases and preventative measures; pre/ postoperative care with vascular monitoring, interventional procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and implanted devices.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as administering medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed as charge nurse by serving as resource for clinical staff and physicians, served as point of contact and resource for physicians
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Student Nurse Extern
Methodist University Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2006
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements, including but not limited to assisting with daily living activities, performing essential vital sign observance, ensuring a safe environment, and documented basic care to patients under the direct supervision of the Staff Nurses
- Demonstrated keen communication skills, written and verbal, built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Unit Secretary
Methodist University Hospital
07.2004 - 01.2005
- Under general supervision, ordered and maintained supplies, equipment, performing non-clinical nursing tasks, clerical and receptionist responsibilities, with the transcription of physician orders.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
Education
Diploma, Registered Nurse -
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Memphis, TN 08.2004 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Union University
Memphis, TN 01.2009 - 12.2011
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 08.2015 - 12.2021
Skills
EMR / EHR
Certification
TNA/ ANA member
Affiliations
"Get Set"|Diverse Community Outreach Health and Wellness Program| Memphis, TN| 2015-Current
- provide blood pressure and point of care glucose and cholesterol checks
- education of participants of healthy nutrition and self care and self empowerment
- assist with gathering biometric information at the start and end of each 12 week cycle program
Timeline
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Memphis
08.2015 - 12.2021
Case manager
Methodist University Hospital
09.2014 - Current
Director of Clinical Services
Methodist University Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2014
Patient Care Coordinator
Methodist University Hospital
12.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Union University
01.2009 - 12.2011
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Methodist University Hospital
04.2006 - 12.2010
Student Nurse Extern
Methodist University Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2006
Diploma, Registered Nurse -
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
08.2004 - 04.2006
Unit Secretary
Methodist University Hospital
07.2004 - 01.2005
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