Teara Young
Beachwood,USA
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Responsible PMHNP student experienced in coordinating behavioral support for clients. Strong history of maintaining accurate documentation and daily reports, helping clients and assisting with daily programming. Brings multi-year record in field. Resourceful Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgical Nurse committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Working alongside the #1 Heart Team in the World for 29yrs at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with 7 years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress in different clinical roles.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical-CVOR
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, Ohio
10.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Handled and processed surgical specimens according to established policy and procedure
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student/Preceptee
Acension Counseling LLC
Beachwood, OH
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed treatment plans based on clients' needs and goals
- Incorporated evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
- Actively listened to client's stories of traumatic events in a safe, non-judgmental environment
- Provided individual and group therapy to trauma survivors
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for clients
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies to better manage their symptoms of PTSD
- Created individualized safety plans for high risk patients
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation according to agency standards
- Educated family members about the impact of trauma on individuals and families
- Attended trainings and workshops related to trauma therapy topics
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student/Preceptee
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Wooster, OH
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques
Nursing Assistant II/ Patient Observer
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital-CMC
Cleveland, OH
06.2019 - 01.2023
- PART TIME- AVG 24HRS/WEEKLY
- Working with pediatric population (infant to adolescent demographic only)
- PCNA FLOAT- Sent to all major clinical areas of specialty for work- Psychiatric Unit, Observation, ICU, ICU-Step Down, ER, Med-Surg, Neuro & CICU
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
Nursing Assistant I
Cleveland Clinic Foundation-Hillcrest Hospital
Mayfield Hts, Ohio
05.2017 - 10.2022
- Primarily worked with adult and geriatric population, occasional pediatric population
- Managed and Cared for 22 patients during Crisis
- Take vital signs, weights, assist with personal care, activities of daily living, patient transport/transfer, pulse oximetry, point of care testing, dressing changes, application of external monitoring devices and removal of Urinary Foley Catheter and IVs
- Treat patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
- Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Assist patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma
- Partner with team of Doctors, Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients
- Maintain patient charts and confidential files
- Assess patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
President- (Patient Family Partnership Council)
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
Cleveland, OH
02.2016 - 01.2022
- Volunteer Leadership Role that allows direct participation with medical professionals of the hospital to influence and support decisions that impact daily patient and family experiences
- Members vote and advise on administrative, medical procedures and structural enhancements for patients throughout the hospital
- I have served as Board Member 2016-2019
- I was elected Vice President 2020
- I currently serve as President of the Council as of Jan 2021
Ambassador
Vels Healthy You
Cleveland, OH
03.2015 - 12.2021
- Volunteered and contributed to a 6-wk Healthy Eating Program that helps fight diabetes, heart attack & stroke, especially in Urban Areas
- Assisted with administrative duties, marketing, social media platform and community planning
- Demonstrated meal prep for healthy urban eating for various classes
- Contract Basis- On Call Position
Summer Intern- Health Internship Program
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Summer Internship Program from May 30-Aug 11, 2017.Selected candidate to serve in the Health & Science Department at Metro Campus in Occupational Therapy Department
- Attend department meetings/seminars to discuss needs of the healthcare department-Organize data for Occupational Therapist Assistants-Administer awards and completion of training paperwork-Assist in OT Lab
Shadow Participant/Volunteer
NEON Health Center
Cleveland, OH
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Spent time investigating urban health and related health issues
- Shadowed full-time physicians on patient rounds to observe health assessments and resolutions
Shadow Participant
Mercy Medical Center Emergency Department
Canton, OH
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
- Shadowed Full-Time Staff Regularly(Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants in Emergency Room
Financial Advisor Trainee
Merrill Lynch Investing Firm
Cleveland, OH
08.2010 - 02.2011
Customer Service Manager
Bank of America
Beachwood, OH
05.2002 - 07.2010
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- MSN
Herzing University
Cleveland, OH08.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing ADN
Bryant & Stratton College- Solon Campus
Solon, Ohio, USA08.2022
MBA - Human Resources
University of Arizona
Chandler, AZ, US05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Arizona
Chandler, AZ, US05.2012
Skills
- Detail Observant/Oriented
- Patient-focused care
- Leadership
- Direct Patient Care
- Cardiac Surgical Circulator
- Cardiac Surgical Scrub
- Team Player
- Safety & Infection Control
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Addiction Treatment
- Patient Relationships
- De-Escalation Techniques
Websites
Certification
- NCLEX-RN, ACTIVE & Unencumbered Compact Multi-State License, 10/22
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2023-2025
- PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2023-2025
- First Aid Certification, American Heart Association, 2017-2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2017-2023
- CPR certified, through American Heart Association, 2017-2023
- AED Certification, through American Heart Association, 2017-2023
- Licensed Cosmetologist, Ohio Board of Cosmetology, 2021
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English, Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student/Preceptee
Acension Counseling LLC
05.2024 - 11.2024
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student/Preceptee
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Surgical-CVOR
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant II/ Patient Observer
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital-CMC
06.2019 - 01.2023
Summer Intern- Health Internship Program
Cuyahoga Community College
05.2017 - 08.2017
Nursing Assistant I
Cleveland Clinic Foundation-Hillcrest Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2022
Shadow Participant/Volunteer
NEON Health Center
02.2017 - 06.2017
Shadow Participant
Mercy Medical Center Emergency Department
05.2016 - 05.2017
President- (Patient Family Partnership Council)
Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2022
Ambassador
Vels Healthy You
03.2015 - 12.2021
Financial Advisor Trainee
Merrill Lynch Investing Firm
08.2010 - 02.2011
Customer Service Manager
Bank of America
05.2002 - 07.2010
- NCLEX-RN, ACTIVE & Unencumbered Compact Multi-State License, 10/22
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2023-2025
- PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 2023-2025
- First Aid Certification, American Heart Association, 2017-2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2017-2023
- CPR certified, through American Heart Association, 2017-2023
- AED Certification, through American Heart Association, 2017-2023
- Licensed Cosmetologist, Ohio Board of Cosmetology, 2021
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- MSN
Herzing University
Associate of Science - Nursing ADN
Bryant & Stratton College- Solon Campus
MBA - Human Resources
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Arizona
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