Alexandrea Tubbs
Killeen,TX
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Hospital
Temple, TX
11.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Education
Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-2013
LPN - Nursing
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR05-2001
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Advocacy skills
- Compliance with regulations
- HIPAA education
- Safe Harbor Committee
- Employee Occupational Health
- My Healthy Vet
- Care in the Community
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Hospital
11.2004 - Current
Nursing
Central Texas College
LPN - Nursing
South Arkansas Community College
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