Tiana Patterson
Austell,GA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Emory Rehabilitation Hospital
Atlanta, GA
06.2021 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
COVID-19 RN Compliance Officer
Fulton County School System
Atlanta, GA
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Agency Registered Nurse
Emory Urology
Atlanta, GA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Served as a liaison between urology specialists and primary care providers, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing various urological surgeries.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive urology care and education.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by conducting thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Developed educational materials for patients on topics such as bladder health, prostate cancer prevention, and pelvic floor exercises.
Travel Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Reduced hospital readmissions by developing individualized care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate communication, advocacy, and comprehensive education on disease management.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality acute care nursing services and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Optimized patient safety through diligent assessment, accurate medication administration, and thorough documentation.
Travel Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center
Columbus, GA
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction, providing compassionate care and effectively addressing patient concerns.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Travel Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, GA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed caseload of 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care, etc.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Registered Nurse Travel Nurse/Charge
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Oversaw and managed 6-7 clinical and support staff in patient care activities as needed while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented their progress.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Delegated staff nurse duties prn.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Emory @ St. Joseph Pulmonary
Atlanta, GA
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6-7 patients per shift.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Registered Nurse
DeKalb Medical at North Decatur
Decatur, GA
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- IV Therapy and Maintenance
- Medication Administration
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
Registered Nurse Pre/Post Op/PACU
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Hinesville, GA
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Recovered patients in Phase 2 PACU and prepared for discharge or inter-department transfer including providing pain control per physician orders. Post procedure patient education.
- Provided acute care for pediatric and adult post operative patients recovering from Anesthesia (Phase 1) related to Ortho, GI, OB/GYN, Optical, Podiatric, and General Surgery procedures
- Assisted OR Circulator, Anethesia and Surgeon during OR emergency call backs
- Prepared patients for surgery. Pre-Op and Physical Assessments, IV Insertion and Maintenance, medication administration and management Patient/Family Education
- Circulated and/OR assisted with procedures including: nerve blocks, EGD, Colonoscopy, TEE and Cardioversions
- Reviewed OR Schedule, Orders and Consents
- Administration of IV Iron, blood and Reclast
- Interpretation of physician orders, reviewed lab values, EKG and XRAY report
- Worked directly with all inter-departments to achieve great patient outcomes .
Registered Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup, GA
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 7-8 patients per shift.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
12.2008 - 10.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Godwin Corporation
Hyattsville, MD
12.2007 - 09.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coastal Manor
Ludowici, GA
10.2007 - 01.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell, GA
12.2005 - 10.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pooler Pediatrics: Karen Kim MD
Rincon, GA
06.2005 - 12.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup, GA
04.2004 - 06.2005
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL 05.2011 - 06.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Altamaha Technical Institute
Hazlehurst, GA 08.2001 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
Osborne High School
Marietta, GA 06.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Thorough physical assessments
- Computer skills
- Good communication skills
- Team Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
Work Availability
monday
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Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Emory Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - Current
COVID-19 RN Compliance Officer
Fulton County School System
10.2020 - 03.2022
Agency Registered Nurse
Emory Urology
06.2019 - 03.2020
Travel Registered Nurse
Southern Regional Medical Center
04.2019 - 06.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2019
Travel Registered Nurse
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Travel Nurse/Charge
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Emory @ St. Joseph Pulmonary
01.2016 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
DeKalb Medical at North Decatur
02.2015 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
12.2012 - 06.2013
Registered Nurse Pre/Post Op/PACU
Liberty Regional Medical Center
06.2012 - 10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University - Birmingham
05.2011 - 06.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Medical Center
12.2008 - 10.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Godwin Corporation
12.2007 - 09.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coastal Manor
10.2007 - 01.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
12.2005 - 10.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pooler Pediatrics: Karen Kim MD
06.2005 - 12.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
04.2004 - 06.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Altamaha Technical Institute
08.2001 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
Osborne High School
06.1994 - 06.1998
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