Regina Gann
Chattanooga,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional focused on delivering patient-centered care. Expertise in administering treatments and educating patients, alongside effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Tech
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga, Tennessee
06.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to physician prescriptions.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication use to promote adherence and improve outcomes.
- Conducted regular health assessments of patient conditions, measuring vital signs to support timely interventions.
- Tracked patient conditions for assessments, including vital signs and recovery progress, to inform care decisions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Ensure compliance with safety and infection control protocols in all procedures.
- Ensured safety for patients and staff for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Applied sterile methods for patient preparation to prepare patients for procedures.
Dialysis PCT
DCI
Chattanooga, Tennessee
10.2022 - 06.2026
- Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Documented patient information in charts and communicated updates to interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking essential equipment and supplies, supporting uninterrupted patient treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Connected dialyzer and tubing to hemodialysis machines to prepare for patient treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, to assess health status before and after dialysis.
- Connected hemodialysis machine to patients' forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
PCT
CHI Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Collected patient vitals and lab work to monitor health status and inform treatment decisions
- Performed EKGs
- Removed cardiac catheters post-procedure to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Removed IVs to support patient recovery and enhance comfort during healing process
- Prepped patients for surgical procedures
- Assisted patients with their ADLs
- Executed end-of-life care procedures to ensure dignity and respect for deceased patients.
PCT
Eranger Hospital
11.2006 - 06.2019
- Collected vitals and lab work to support accurate diagnosis and treatment
- Assisted patients with ADLs to promote independence and enhance quality of life
- Prep patients for surgical procedures
- Removed IVs to maintain patient comfort and ensure safety during recovery.
- Performed death care to maintain dignity and respect for the deceased.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN12-2026
High school diploma -
Red Bank High School
Red Bank, TN06-1991
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Infection awareness
- Patient charting
- Documentation
- Patient education
- Physical assessments
Personal Information
Title: Nurse
Certification
- BLS
- CCHT
- CNA
Timeline
Nurse Tech
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
06.2026 - Current
Dialysis PCT
DCI
10.2022 - 06.2026
PCT
CHI Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022
PCT
Eranger Hospital
11.2006 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
High school diploma -
Red Bank High School