Tera Thornton
Ocala,FL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record in health promotion and quality improvement, demonstrated at Cypress Care Center. Skilled in clinical judgment and direct patient care, with a focus on diabetes management and geriatric care. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and health monitoring, leveraging expertise in emergency and end-of-life care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Registered Nurse
Cypress Care Center
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Instructed and counseled patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs to support plan of care.
- Obtained information from patient interview and observation and documented vital signs, weights and heights to facilitate patient care activities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ocala Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Hospice Aide
Kindred Hospice
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Taylor College
Belleview, FL09-2022
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Beeline Medical
Ocala01-2014
High School Diploma -
Vanguard High School
Ocala, FL05-2004
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Disease Prevention
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Home Health Care
- Emergency Care
- End of life care
- IV management
- Health monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Geriatric Care
Timeline
Graduate Registered Nurse
Cypress Care Center
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ocala Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - 06.2022
Hospice Aide
Kindred Hospice
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Taylor College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Beeline Medical
High School Diploma -
Vanguard High School
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