Anna Tingle
Weems
Summary
Assiduous registered nurse with a background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Pharmacy Technician
Northern Neck Free Health Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Inspected drug storage sites to monitor drug supply expiration and maintain proper supply levels.
- Decreased potential drug abuse, verifying prescriptions against customer records.
- Monitored individual patient medication by creating and maintaining profiles.
- Kept ordered medication and supplies ready for customer pick-up and delivery.
- Satisfied customer needs with knowledgeable pharmacy support.
Shift Lead
Walgreens
06.2015 - 06.2023
- Recognized and rewarded outstanding work performance to cultivate positive and collaborative customer service culture
- Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records
- Assigned daily tasks and monitored activity and completion
- Regulated pricing inventory count and supply during shift hours
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction
- Trained newly hired employees on photo equipment, register pharmacy software, and office software and created a training manual for all shift leaders and pharmacy personnel to use as a reference guide.
Sterile Processing Assistant
VCU Health
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Kept ready stock of available items for OR based on schedule by effectively organizing time, equipment and supplies.
- Collected soiled or contaminated supplies and instruments from patient care areas and safely transported for sterilization.
- Participated in continuous training programs to stay current on best practices in instrument processing and infection control techniques.
- Minimized infection risk by following proper aseptic techniques when cleaning and sanitizing equipment and instruments.
- Conducted routine tests on sterilization equipment to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safety standards.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
05.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Photography
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Va12.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- EMR / EHR
Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Tech)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Northern Neck Free Health Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2023
Sterile Processing Assistant
VCU Health
12.2020 - 10.2021
Shift Lead
Walgreens
06.2015 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Photography
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
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