Paige Tennant
Registered Nurse
Reno,NV
Summary
Goal-oriented and diligent registered nurse, with recent experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patients in the medical/surgical and outpatient care settings. Excellent time management skills, highly organized and able to learn in a fast-paced environment. Committed to working effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, in order to deliver safe, patient-centered care, with the team at Carson Tahoe Health.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Reno Orthopedic Surgery Center
2023.11 - Current
- Ensure patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and administering medications post-op.
- Quickly alert charge RN and Anesthesiologist of change in patient condition.
- Increase patient comfort during recovery by addressing anxiety and concerns about surgery results.
- Educate patient and surgery buddy on discharge instructions, including ambulation precautions, how to take care of surgical site and how to safely take prescribed medications.
Nuclear Cardiology Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's Medical Group
2023.05 - Current
- Education patient on Myocardial Perfusion Imaging.
- Perform and interpret 12 lead ECG.
- IV Insertion and administration of reversal medication when needed.
- Closely monitor patient during pharmacological and exercise stress testing.
- Quickly manage adverse effects from pharmacologic stress agent and notify Cardiologist of change in patient condition.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advanced Home Health & Hospice
2022.01 - 2023.02
- Participate in patient and family planning process by providing instructions, as well as address all question and concerns.
- Attend IDT rounds to identify and discuss barriers to discharge.
- Develop care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporate therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Effectively communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and medications.
- Correspond with physical and occupational therapists about patient strengths, weaknesses and DME.
- Participate in on-call rotations to deliver after-hours care.
- Perform medication reconciliation and provide education on safe administration.
- Perform weekly wound and ostomy care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Nephrology Unit
Renown Regional Medical Center
2021.02 - 2021.12
- Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge support.
- Provide quality care for 6 patients per shift.
- Administer medications and closely monitor responses.
- Alert physicians and charge nurse of change in patient status.
- Perform duties such as drawing blood samples, nasal swabs and other specimen collection in preparation for lab testing.
- Perform wound dressing changes, ostomy care and wound vac troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Instruct patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds, as well as how to prevent infections.
- Facilitate mobilization and implement strategies to prevent falls.
Education
Associate degree - Registered Nursing
Carrington College
Reno, NV 2019.01 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada
Reno, NV 2008.09 - 2013.05
Skills
Skilled ECG interpretation
Strong IV skills
Excellent bedside manner
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
References
Tim Moore, Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
(480) 200-0084
Mercy Cimeus, Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
(813) 399-0841
Jo Duran-Araya, RN
Supervisor, Renown Regional Medical Center
(775) 200-4114
Stephanie Dress, Clinical Director of Nursing
Advanced Home Health & Hospice
(775) 600-5417
Timeline
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Reno Orthopedic Surgery Center
2023.11 - Current
American Heart Association, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
2023-06
Nuclear Cardiology Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's Medical Group
2023.05 - Current
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
2023-05
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Advanced Home Health & Hospice
2022.01 - 2023.02
Registered Nurse, Medical-Nephrology Unit
Renown Regional Medical Center
2021.02 - 2021.12
Registered Nurse Licensure, Nevada, #837825
2021-02
Associate degree - Registered Nursing
Carrington College
2019.01 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Nevada
2008.09 - 2013.05
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