Nina Titchenal RN, MSN-Ed
Caldwell,ID
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience across care settings, actively pursuing the FNP pathway. I am excited about continuing to facilitate patient involvement and decision making in each individual's unique plan of care. My passion is to equip the next generation of nurses in bridging the theory-practice gap with confidence, and to inspire a spirit of inquiry. What a privilege it is to be a nurse!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TELEHONIC TRIAGE RN
TANG & COMPANY (CAREonsite)
Remote
11.2023 - Current
- Responsible for triaging acute occupational injuries for employees across varying industries including aerospace, construction, waste management, warehousing, and retail companies (Honeywell, MasTec, United States Steel, Par Pacific, The Boldt, Bayer).
- Frequently educated injured employees regarding self-care of injuries. Assisted callers in determining the most appropriate level of care for their medical issues. Worked closely with clinic visit coordinator staff members to facilitate continuity of care.
- Responsible for completing COVID-19 Return to Work screenings with symptomatic and exposed employees.
- Responsible for completing Tesla employee respiratory/respirator-use questionnaire review and triage.
- Job duties included frequent processing of received medical records and work status reports to facilitate employer clarity regarding employee work status and work restrictions.
NURSING INSTRUCTOR (CLASSROOM, LAB & CLINICAL)
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
Boise, Idaho
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Responsible for teaching Practical Nursing students in multiple courses as primary instructor: NUR107.1 Fundamentals & Medical-Surgical Nursing – Theory (Didactic), NUR107.1 Fundamentals & Medical-Surgical Nursing – Clinical Component, NUR108.1 PN1 Skills Lab.
- These courses provide a foundation of critical thinking, introduce an overall context of nursing care, and provide role expectations for first-semester Practical Nursing students as they step into their chosen profession. Conducted clinical evaluations of students in clinical settings. Developed assessments to evaluate student performance.
- Facilitated high-fidelity manikin simulations.
- Assisted in: NUR122 Medication Administration and Medical Assistant program skills lab.
- Assisted with the orientation, mentoring and training of new nursing faculty.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TELEPHONIC TRIAGE RN
WORKCARE
Remote
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Job functions included receiving intake calls for new employee occupational injuries from several companies including Costco, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon Technologies, Sunbelt Rentals, Georgia Pacific, and others.
- Provided triage and facilitated effective physician consultation for injuries – most commonly including industrial chemical exposure, electrical injury, mechanical trauma, crush injuries, foreign body eye injuries, and musculoskeletal exertion injuries.
PLASMAPHRESIS RN
CSL PLASMA
Nampa, ID
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for completing full physical assessments, medication reconciliation, and health history screenings with potential plasma donation candidates as part of the donor registration process.
- Responded to and followed up after donor emergencies during plasmapheresis.
- Delegated tasks relevant to the scope of phlebotomists and front desk/intake staff.
MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN, ORTHO-SPINE RN, COVID-19 RN
WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Caldwell, ID
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Providing nursing care to Med-Surg, COVID, and Ortho/Spine patients including management of continuous infusions, COVID-specific medication management, completing post-op assessments and ambulating patients post-op, communicating patient information to families, and coordinating with surgeons and other specialists, including hospice
- Ensured patients were informed of the plan for their care during their hospital admission and that patients had the opportunity to be an active part of their medical decision-making.
TELEPHONIC COVID-19 TESTING SUPPORT NURSE
RHINO MEDICAL SERVICES
Remote
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided remote telephonic nursing management of COVID-19 testing sites within varied Amazon Fulfillment Centers in multiple states for monitoring of Amazon associates performing COVID-19 self-swabbing.
- Carried out safety protocols.
- Provided verbal instruction, visualization, and communication support while delegating Amazon Flow Monitor crew members.
AMAZON ONSITE COVID-19 TESTING SUPPORT NURSE
RHINO MEDICAL SERVICES
Nampa, ID
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided management of COVID-19 testing site within Amazon Fulfillment Center for monitoring of Amazon associates performing COVID-19 self-swabbing
- Carried out safety protocols
- Provided COVID-19 symptom triage
- Provided verbal instruction, visualization, and communication support while delegating Amazon Flow Monitor crew members
- Provided valuable feedback to management within Amazon for regional process improvements.
RESIDENT CASE MANAGER
GRACE ASSISTED LIVING, NAMPA
09.2020 - 11.2020
- RN Case Manager responsible for the ongoing assessment of residents, facilitating care from outside service modalities, and coordination with family for the care of assisted living residents.
- Completed on-call telephonic triage and telephonic consultation with medication technicians for acute resident needs.
- Chronic disease management of long-term care residents with multiple comorbidities and chronic conditions. Supported access to care and resources during lifestyle changes and level of care progression including end-of-life, palliative, and hospice care.
- Coordinated care with veterans’ services. Negotiated with insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and private insurance acting as a resident advocate for service coverage.
- Effectively completed quarterly health assessments, created and updated negotiated service plans, and created behavioral health management plans, and self-medication administration assessments. Responsible for determining appropriate residential placement including level of care.
- Facilitated ongoing education of staff including med-techs and caregivers for safe and effective resident care. Delegated med-techs for medication administration skills by conducting validations. Created in-service educational content for all-staff meetings.
CHARGE AND MEDICATION NURSE
AVAMERE FAMILY OF COMPANIES, BOISE
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for medication, treatment administration, and behavioral charting for 30 patients in a behavioral health-centered hall, caring for a mix of skilled-stay and long-term patients.
- Tasks included performing all data gathering and appropriate charting within the nursing scope, communicating effectively with nursing managers and physicians, diabetic care management, and wound care.
- Experience in IV and PICC line management, tracheostomy, urostomy, colostomy, foley/suprapubic catheter, j-tube, peg-tube, and wound VAC management.
- Care of bariatric/behavioral health patients.
- Coordination with hospice staff as well as providing patient and family teaching/support during end-of-life care.
- Effective prioritization of Certified Nursing Assistant delegation while promoting a team-based environment.
STAFF NURSE
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY OF BOISE
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Responsible for medication and treatment management between the long-term care unit and the locked memory care unit (dementia/Alzheimer’s care)
- Diabetic management, management of all devices/nursing skills included in above listed job experience
- Working in conjunction with activities staff in a locked memory care unit to promote a high quality of life and a home-like atmosphere.
CHARGE NURSE
DALLAS RETIREMENT VILLAGE, DALLAS
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Responsible for medication and treatment administration
- Responsible for creating daily schedules for CNA staffing assignments
- Responsible for full new patient admission paperwork, order entry, and paper chart maintenance
- Frequently coordinated with EMS services in emergency situations to transfer patients to acute care settings
- Received all incoming phone calls to the facility during weekend shifts.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Boise, ID08-2020
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Institute of Technology
Salem, OR06-2018
Skills
- Posessing an understanding of "sensing the urgency" of a given situation in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Personable leadership style with team-based staff delegation and management skills
- Enthusiastic problem-solver
- Experienced in using Epic, Point Click Care (PCC), BlueStep and MEDITECH charting systems
- Experienced in creating, editing and grading student assignments using Canvas LMS
- Strong ability to seek out/utilize appropriate resources to best serve my patients and students
Volunteer Experience
- VOLUNTEER/GROUP LEADER, FIRED UP YOUTH OF SALEM, OREGON, 09/01/15, Present, Participating to encourage the development of leadership qualities in youth aged 12 to 18 years old in coordination with other group leaders. Meeting weekly, facilitating meaningful and mature discussions of various life-lesson topics. Leading games and group activities, answering questions, and following up with youth throughout the week. Building intentional relationships for mentoring. Lead remotely via Zoom in 2021.
- VOLUNTEER/GROUP LEADER, GLEANINGS FOR THE HUNGRY, YOUTH WITH A MISSION (YWAM) DINUBA, CALIFORNIA, 06/01/12, 06/01/16, Served at a food processing plant with the YWAM ministry, preparing food to be sent to missionaries serving starving peoples in third world countries and unreached people groups.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TELEHONIC TRIAGE RN
TANG & COMPANY (CAREonsite)
11.2023 - Current
NURSING INSTRUCTOR (CLASSROOM, LAB & CLINICAL)
CARRINGTON COLLEGE
02.2023 - 11.2023
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TELEPHONIC TRIAGE RN
WORKCARE
07.2022 - 02.2023
PLASMAPHRESIS RN
CSL PLASMA
01.2022 - 07.2022
MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN, ORTHO-SPINE RN, COVID-19 RN
WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
07.2021 - 05.2022
TELEPHONIC COVID-19 TESTING SUPPORT NURSE
RHINO MEDICAL SERVICES
04.2021 - 07.2021
AMAZON ONSITE COVID-19 TESTING SUPPORT NURSE
RHINO MEDICAL SERVICES
12.2020 - 04.2021
RESIDENT CASE MANAGER
GRACE ASSISTED LIVING, NAMPA
09.2020 - 11.2020
CHARGE AND MEDICATION NURSE
AVAMERE FAMILY OF COMPANIES, BOISE
06.2019 - 12.2019
STAFF NURSE
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY OF BOISE
04.2019 - 06.2019
CHARGE NURSE
DALLAS RETIREMENT VILLAGE, DALLAS
07.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Institute of Technology
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