Shameka Tulloch
Riverside,NJ
Summary
A motivated, enthusiastic, Licensed Registered Nurse with experience in multiple healthcare settings. Seeking to strengthen patient care skills through prioritization, time management and problem solving. Detail orientated, compassionate, and caring with the desire to attribute to positive patient outcomes. Eager to continue offering my skills to a meaningful position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Robertwood Johnson University Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in cardiovascular critical care units.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Inspira Medical Center
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
- Performed cardiac monitoring, IV therapy including titration of IV
drips, ventilator therapy, drug therapy, peritoneal dialysis,
parenteral and eternal nutrition. - Provide care for busy step down unit. Floated to ER and ICU 45% of time.
MS/Tele Float Pool Nurse
Robertwood Johnson University Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Cared for patients on various units, including busy respiratory care
step down unit. Offered and completed 13 week assignment
Progressive Critical Care Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Serve as the mobility champion which involves auditing charts monthly for patients and implementing new mobility initiatives based on recent medical research
- Provide medical critical care on a thirty bed unit including those suffering from brain tumors, neuro muscular diseases, stroke conditions, respiratory conditions as well as treating COVID-19 patients
- Perform cardiac monitoring, IV therapy including titration of IV drips such as dopamine,precedex, insulin and cardiac drips, ttm, central line management, arterial line management ventilator therapy, drug therapy, peritoneal dialysis, parenteral and enteral nutrition
- Administer medication medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments
- Change wound dressing, read and interpret patient information and aid in improving patient outcomes
- Collaborate with physicians and staff to develop treatment plans and meet healthcare goals.
Neuro - Cardiac Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Utilized the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by the physician
- Derived culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers
- Analyze the health status of the individuals and families comparing the data with the norm to determine the patients care needs
- Served as a team player and accepted assignments in areas other than primary unit and performed duties within individualized competency
- Promoted compassionate communication that is patient and family centered.
Medical Liaison
Hendricks House Group
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Spearheaded the implementation of Electronic MAR system.
- Trained over 50 staff members on the proper protocol of medication administration.
- Received a 96% client satisfaction score on end of the year survey in the medical department for 2 consecutive years.
- Ensured all medical records are accurate and precise according to state licensure.
- Passed DHMAS and State Inspection without error for two consecutive years.
- Created policies and procedures involving medication monitoring and medical appointments.
- Worked within an interdisciplinary team to ensure treatment plans reflect medication compliance.
- Audited 106 patient MARS for 3 separate facilities to verify medication necessity and documentation.
- Scheduled client’s appointments with local physicians according to clients’ needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff to develop treatment plans and meet healthcare goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA10.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01.2017
Skills
- Extremely fast learner
- Excel under pressure
- Expert in creating custom Medical Administration Records
- Passion for learning new skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Patient Education
- Treatment Planning
- Auditing MARS and client medical files
- Complex Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
Websites
Certification
- RN, Registered Nurse, Multi-State License, 5/2026, License #Provided upon request
- BLS, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 07/2025
- ACLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/2026
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification, 06/2025
Clinical rotations
- Medical Surgical floor at Jefferson University Hospital- Bucks County, Langhorne, PA
- Telemedical floor at Jefferson University Hospital - Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA
- Oncology/Transplant floor at Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Postpartum Unit at Abington Hospital- Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, PA
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit Step Down at Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Orthopedic Medical surgical floor at Nazareth Hospital Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia, PA
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Robertwood Johnson University Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Inspira Medical Center
07.2023 - 10.2024
MS/Tele Float Pool Nurse
Robertwood Johnson University Hospital
04.2023 - 07.2023
Progressive Critical Care Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - 03.2023
Neuro - Cardiac Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 11.2021
Medical Liaison
Hendricks House Group
09.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Holy Family University
Bachelor of Science -
Montclair State University
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