Charissa McGlasson
Oak Ridge,TN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 20 years geriatric experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSN RN
CNS Cares
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
BSN RN
Tennova Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professional Case Management Of Tn
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennova Medical Center
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN12.2022
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Assessment
- Electronic Health Records
- Conflict Resolution Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Cultural Competence
- Medical Assessment
- Wound Care
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Graduated with honors and was placed in the Hall of fame by my professors and peers.
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Certified
- Cultural Competence and Acceptance Trained
Timeline
BSN RN
CNS Cares
05.2023 - Current
BSN RN
Tennova Medical Center
10.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Professional Case Management Of Tn
04.2016 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tennova Medical Center
02.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Certified
- Cultural Competence and Acceptance Trained
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