Tabitha Turner
Jasper,AL
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience. Dedicated to providing top quality patient care. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering genuine, and caring bedside manner, with patient-centric focus and background in rehabilitative care, and pain management. Organized, and motivated to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Proactive in maintaining ongoing education in field, and performance improvement measures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UAB Medical West
Bessemer, AL
11.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
DCH Northport Medical Center
Northport, AL
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Healthcare of St. George
St. George , UT
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Assessed patients daily, and performed ongoing patient assessments throughout stay at facility.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Registered Nurse
Summit Home Health and Hospice
St. George, UT
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Staff RN, made home visits to clients for both Home Health and Hospice.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Gastrocare P.C.
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes for colonoscopy, endoscopy procedures.
- Implemented Intravenous therapy (IV) for patients, IV fluid administration, and pregnancy screening per physicians orders.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Registered Nurse
DCH Northport Medical Center
Northport, AL
08.2009 - 05.2015
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assessed condition of each assigned patient on admission, and on an ongoing basis of physical condition; psychological status; social, spiritual, and cultural needs; pain assessment/management; nutritional and functional status; age related factors; discharge needs
- Assessed patients response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Provided accurate and detailed documentation on all aspects of patient care, and medication administration for assigned patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Implemented IV therapy and maintenance, ordered IV infusions/blood transfusions, sterile urinary catheter insertion and catheter care.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including but not limited to asthma, seizure disorders, pneumonia, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and post surgical care.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Delivered care to 5-7 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
- Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, AL05.2009
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, AL05.2002
Skills
- Med-surg/acute care and acute care Rehab nursing
- Charge nurse experience
- Patient Care and monitoring
- Family and patient support
- Intake and discharge
- Mobility Assistance
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Oral Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Medical assessment
- Culturally sensitive care
- Emotional awareness
- Patient relations
- Strong medical ethic
- Taking vitals/telemetry monitoring
- BLS-CPR certified
- Care plan development
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Multi-State License # 1-122007
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification by American Heart Association- Issue date 1/26/2023
References
- Kristi Schram, Director of Nursing at Advanced Healthcare of St George
Office Ph#: 435-522-2100
Cell Ph#: 435-229-1653
- Brigham Church, Health Facility Administrator at Advanced Healthcare of St. George
Office Ph#: 435-522-2100
Cell Ph#: 435-574-9755
- Sabrina Hall, RN
Ph#: 205-657-5670
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UAB Medical West
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
DCH Northport Medical Center
01.2023 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse
Summit Home Health and Hospice
04.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Advanced Healthcare of St. George
09.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Gastrocare P.C.
06.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
DCH Northport Medical Center
08.2009 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bevill State Community College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School