Kantesha Theodore
Registered Nurse
Tampa
Summary
Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with critically ill patients. Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Analytical and strategic Registered Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient, and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Nurse, Medical ICU
Tampa General Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Rotation Program
Tampa General Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Nurse Technician 8C1 Orthopedic Trauma Unit
Tampa General Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse, care for client by assisting with the activities of daily living, vital signs checks and all other appropriate tasks for unlicensed assistive personnel according to the TGH mission and vision statements.
- Icare Award Nomination: October 2022 8C1 Orthopedic Trauma
- TGH Foundation Scholarship recipient: June 2022
Support Service Aid, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Tampa General Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2022
- Provides a variety of indirect and direct care. Provide physical and psychological comfort measures as applicable; transports patients, specimens/blood and instruments/equipment/ supplies, as needed, to assigned locations under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- SSA of the Year: June 2019 Tampa General Hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLBachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL 05.2001 -
Skills
- ACLS
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Critical care nursing
- BBraun Pump Super User
Preceptorship And Clinical Experience
- Preceptorship, 2IMCU Progressive Care unit, Brandon Regional Hospital, Spring 2023
- Clinical ICU Experience, Neonatal ICU, Advent Health Tampa, Spring 2022
- Clinical ICU Experience, Adult ICU, Florida South Tampa Hospital, Spring 2023
Accomplishments
- SSA of the Year: June 2019 Tampa General Hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
- Icare Award Nomination: October 2022 8C1 Orthopedic Trauma
- TGH Foundation Scholarship recipient: June 2022
- Critical Care Transition Program completion September 2023
- Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program completion July 2024
Timeline
Register Nurse, Medical ICU
Tampa General Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Rotation Program
Tampa General Hospital
06.2023 - 02.2024
Nurse Technician 8C1 Orthopedic Trauma Unit
Tampa General Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2023
Support Service Aid, Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Tampa General Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hillsborough Community College
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