Taleshia Childs
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in urgent care and psychiatric settings, specializing in rapid assessments, triage, and personalized care plans. Proficient in crisis intervention, medication administration, and patient education, ensuring safety and effective treatment in high-pressure environments. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE- URGENT CARE/OUTPATIENT
Guilford County Behavoiral Health Urgent Care
04.2026 - Current
- Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, and vital sign evaluation in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
- Administer prescribed medications and assist providers with treatment planning.
- Assess patients experiencing acute medical and behavioral health concerns.
- Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, therapists, and community partners.
- Deliver patient education regarding medications, follow-up care, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain timely and accurate EMR documentation.
- Prioritize patient needs while managing multiple patients safely and efficiently.
- Conducted initial assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients.
REGISTERED NURSE- PSYCHIATRIC/INPATIENT CARE
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
- Administer medications while assessing patient response and monitoring for adverse effects to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor patient conditions, and identify changes requiring intervention.
- Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to prioritize care needs and respond to changes in patient status.
- Manage care for diverse patient populations in a fast-paced clinical environment while prioritizing safety and quality outcomes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians and advanced practice providers, to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, safety precautions, and follow-up care.
- Prepare patients for transitions of care through discharge planning and education, ensuring smooth coordination with healthcare resources.
- Complete accurate clinical documentation using Epic electronic medical record system.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NCSkills
- Patient evaluation
- Clinical decision making
- Crisis intervention
- Psychiatric assessment
- Care coordination
- EMR / EHR
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, NC
- BLS, American Heart Association
- MOAB, Management of Aggressive Behavior
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE- URGENT CARE/OUTPATIENT
Guilford County Behavoiral Health Urgent Care
04.2026 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE- PSYCHIATRIC/INPATIENT CARE
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Winston Salem State University