Tabatheia Head
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Responsible licensed Georgia RN with excellent nursing and communication skills. Professionally trained with experience to ensure high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of hospice patients with diverse needs. Skilled in prioritizing patients needs with hospice care. Expert in all elements of end-of-life care and successful in working as part of a team to promote care and comfort and dignity during the terminal stage of life for hospice patients and their families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse, Rehab
Macon Health and Rehabilitation
Macon , GA
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Frequently checked up on patients and offered assistance on using equipment.
- Transferred and transported patients from one area to another area.
- Answered phones, copied documents and updated schedule boards.
- Communicated with patients to explain procedures and confirm comprehension of treatment plans.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and charts.
- Monitored treatment supply inventory and requisitioned low-stock items to prevent shortages.
- Monitored and assisted both occupational and physical therapists during treatments.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff in a timely manner while promoting positive working relationships.
- Assisted with onboarding of new nurses by providing orientation materials and training sessions.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in nursing practice.
- Served as an active member on committees focused on improving quality initiatives at the facility level.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare regulations and best practices in order to promote compliance within the organization.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient care was provided throughout the hospital system.
Weekend On-Call RN
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
Macon , GA
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Provided training and supervision to LPNs and CNAs-member staff.
- Participated in continuing education programs to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Administered oral medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Oversaw multi-unit operations and addressed operational, staffing and care issues with immediate or long-term impacts.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
- Frequently checked up on patients and offered assistance on using equipment.
- Transferred and transported patients from one area to another area.
- Communicated with patients to explain procedures and confirm comprehension of treatment plans.
- Answered phones, copied documents and updated schedule boards.
- Monitored treatment supply inventory and requisitioned low-stock items to prevent shortages.
- Prepared treatment area, mobility equipment and ambulatory aids for patient sessions.
- Documented and filed patient health reports and c
RN Hospice Case Manager
Heart of Georgia Hospice
Warner Robins , GA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, their families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communications and compassionate active listening skills.
- Worked directly with patients and families to procure documents and medical histories for qualification per Medicare guidelines as hospice appropriate for admissions.
- Developed and implemented an individual care plan for each patient utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and made changes as necessary.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Counseled and educated patients about the end of life dying process and symptoms and how to manage them.
- Provided a high-level of quality, compassionate care for 14 patients, their families and their caregivers during skilled nursing visits.
- Collaborated with MD to obtain necessary medications for symptom management.
- Assess, monitor, document, and report progress of patients health and condition using required documents.
- Provided supervision and evaluation CNAs
- Ordered durable medical equipment.
- Facilitated transfers/revocations/live discharges for hospice patients using an interdisciplinary approach.
- Pronounced deaths of hospice patients and provided excellent postmortem care.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Staff Nurse
Perry Hospital
Perry , GA
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Worked on Medical Surgical floor.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care for 6 to 7 patients.
- Assess all systems of each patient and recorded information into electronic medical record. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Refined skills such as inserting catheters, management of tubes/drains, dressing changes.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Increased skills in nursing decision-making and refined nursing knowledge.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Staff Nurse
Beaufort Memorial
Beaufort , SC
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Worked on Medical Surgical/Oncology floor. Responsible for 6 to 7 patients with extensive past medical histories and high acuity levels.
- Assess all systems of each patient and recorded information into electronic medical record.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Refined skills such as inserting catheters, management of tubes/drains, dressing changes.
- Increased skills in nursing decision-making and refined nursing knowledge.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Milledgeville, GA07.2007
Skills
- Analytical thinking, strategic decision-making and problem resolution capability
- Strong management skills
- Ability to develop trust and bond with patients and their families
- Strong head to toe assessment skills and development of individualized patient care
- High level autonomy, yet works well as a interdisciplinary team member
- Medication administration
- Wound/postmortem care
- Adaptable, dependable and flexible
- Detailed-oriented
- Friendly, positive attitude
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society (STTI) active member
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) active member, current
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) Spring 2009-Fall 2010
Accomplishments
Information Manager
November 2002 to March 2006
United States Air Force (E-4)- Warner Robins, Georgia
Military Awards: Airman of the Quarter, Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Award
Timeline
RN Supervisor/Charge Nurse, Rehab
Macon Health and Rehabilitation
12.2023 - Current
Weekend On-Call RN
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
04.2022 - 06.2023
RN Hospice Case Manager
Heart of Georgia Hospice
08.2021 - 03.2022
Staff Nurse
Perry Hospital
10.2012 - 04.2013
Staff Nurse
Beaufort Memorial
03.2011 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
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