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Takela Gardner

Registered Nurse
Bryant,AR

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with exceptional history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Nurse

UAMS
Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2019 - Current
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Managed care for numerous from admission to discharge.

Patient Care Technician

St. Vincent's Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
02.2017 - 05.2018
  • Duties include taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, observing patients and charting changes in their health or behavior, escorting patients and obtaining lab specimens
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks

Substitute Teacher

Subteach USA
Marvell, AR
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Duties included giving instructions, organizing classroom environment to enhance proper learning for 20 plus students per class, work out lesson plans, and ensure assignments are completed, effective discipline and control of classroom.

Virtual Receptionist

Map Communications
Chesapeake, VA
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Answered telephone calls for local and out of state companies, delivered messages to companies via telephone, e-mail and fax.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
06.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Services in Human Services

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
08.2007 - 05.2010

Associate of Science - Social Sciences in Social Sciences

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
05.2005 - 05.2006

Skills

High level of autonomy, Patient Focused Care

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Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UAMS
06.2019 - Current

Patient Care Technician

St. Vincent's Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Sciences

University of Arkansas At Little Rock
06.2016 - 05.2018

Substitute Teacher

Subteach USA
01.2015 - 05.2016

Virtual Receptionist

Map Communications
06.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Human Services in Human Services

Old Dominion University
08.2007 - 05.2010

Associate of Science - Social Sciences in Social Sciences

Tidewater Community College
05.2005 - 05.2006

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