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DeAnna Tatum

Ft. Worth

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, skilled in compassionate care and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective medication administration and rehabilitation assistance. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and advocacy, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for diverse patient populations.

Experienced with patient care, wound management, and post-operative recovery. Utilizes effective communication to ensure high standards of care and patient satisfaction. Knowledge of electronic medical records and collaborative practices to support seamless healthcare delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
02.2022 - 02.2025

· Completed daily comprehensive and focused assessments, developed and modified patients’ daily care plans, directed and communicated with other interdisciplinary to improve patient outcomes, worked with and delegated tasks to non-licensed personnel following the five rights of delegation, and assisted with providing a clean and safe environment for patients.

· Monitored patient health status and upgraded level of care with a decline in patient condition. I know and understand the reasons for medications and treatments for patients assigned to me, and I administered patient medications following the five rules of medication administration.

· Assisted orthopedic patients after procedures with activities of daily living and health maintenance activities (HMA) when assisting patients with cold therapy units, their first time to change positions, stand and ambulate, remove staples, and apply new dressings.

· I have experience with a Hoyer lift and a Sarah Steady when assisting patients with limited mobility to the bathroom or to sit in a chair. I have provided nursing care to total care patients, assisting them with feeding, changing positions, cleaning, and grooming.

· I have ostomy experience, applying a new seal and bag or emptying waste. Some experience with maintenance and care of tracheostomy. Some experience with IV administration and venipunctures. Provided wound care for amputations, stage four pressure injuries, and ostomy reversals. Administered indwelling catheters and in and out straight catheters following guidelines to prevent infections, removed wound vacs and packed and dressed open wounds, and monitored blood sugar levels with a glucometer.

Caregiver

Lighthouse of Care
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house and managed laundry.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
  • Adminstered insulin and other medications.
  • Assessed the needs and well-being of the residents.
  • I communicated with the house manager and family members.
  • Provided pressure injury and wound care.

Preschool Teacher's Aide

Fellowship of the Parks
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • I communicated with parents to inform them about their child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.

Pediatric Hair Stylist

Pigtails and Crewcuts
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Collaborated with fellow stylists to create visually appealing store displays that attracted customers and showcased merchandise effectively.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
  • Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
  • Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.

Cashier

Hobby Lobby
11.2016 - 12.2016
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tarrant County College
FT. Worth, TX
12-2021

Associate of Arts - Human Biology

Tarrant County College
Ft. Worth, TX
12-2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
05-2016

Associate of Science - General Studies

Northern Oklahoma College
Enid, OK
05-2011

No Degree - Cosmetology

Aveda Cosmetology School
Covington, LA
06-2005

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Compassionate care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Cultural history
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Medication administration
  • Rehabilitation assistance
  • Wound care

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
02.2022 - 02.2025

Caregiver

Lighthouse of Care
05.2021 - 10.2021

Preschool Teacher's Aide

Fellowship of the Parks
09.2018 - 01.2020

Pediatric Hair Stylist

Pigtails and Crewcuts
03.2017 - 03.2018

Cashier

Hobby Lobby
11.2016 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas Tech University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tarrant County College

Associate of Arts - Human Biology

Tarrant County College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Oklahoma City Community College

Associate of Science - General Studies

Northern Oklahoma College

No Degree - Cosmetology

Aveda Cosmetology School
DeAnna Tatum