Tafina Adgers
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Therapy Registered Nurse
U S Renal Care
Dallas, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Educated patients regarding medication use including side effects, interactions and adherence strategies.
- Evaluated effectiveness of patient education activities by collecting feedback from participants.
- Assessed patient knowledge level prior to providing instruction in order to customize teaching sessions accordingly.
- Incorporated evidence-based practice guidelines into educational material design when applicable.
- Advised patients on how best to communicate with healthcare providers regarding their specific condition or diagnosis.
- Encouraged active participation from patients during educational sessions by utilizing interactive activities such as role playing scenarios or case studies.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
DeSoto, TX
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Business Owner/Operator
A Natural Hair Affair
Cedar Hill, TX
03.2008 - 02.2022
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Made financial and logistics decisions in best interest of company.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Irving, TX04.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
WGU
Mill Creek, UtahSkills
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Medical assessment
- Patient case Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Infectious disease control
- Medication and IV administration
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Flow sheet charting
- Immunization administration and tracking
- BLS instructor
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care planning
- SBAR communication
- Home visits
Timeline
Home Therapy Registered Nurse
U S Renal Care
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2022 - 05.2023
Business Owner/Operator
A Natural Hair Affair
03.2008 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
WGU
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