Talisha Dennis
El Paso,Texas
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
El Paso Pulmonary Association
El Paso
10.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Radu Ciubuc
125 W. Hague
12.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Traveled by car to visit patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.
- Provided urgent care services to address acute medical concerns promptly, reducing unnecessary emergency room visits.
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
El Paso, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse ICU/Critical Float Pool/Neuro ICU
University Medical Center
El Paso, TX
07.2015 - 09.2023
- Assess, implement care plans and provide patient care in high acuity areas such as trauma, medical, surgical, cardiac, orthopedic, and neurological.
- Educated families on patient’s conditions and provide support if needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain
El Paso, TX
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
The Hospitals of Providence Sierra East
El Paso, TX
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Responded to acute needs in areas affected by COVID-19 pandemic.
- Assisted multiple units such as ICU, PCU, SICU, Med-Surge, ER, and IMC in providing patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Assisted in setting up and organizing new ICU’s with limited resources during COVID 19 pandemic.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
Longview, TX
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses during COVID-19 pandemic and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse ER/ICU
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
El Paso, TX
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions while recording and documenting accurate, detailed reports.
- Initiate and carry out orders and interventions for telemetry, surgical, medical, and ICU patients being held in the emergency department.
- Collaborate with physicians and other health care workers to discuss patient’s medical needs
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2015
Skills
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Acute Illness
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Protocols
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Disease Processes
- Care Prioritization
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Intervention Recommendations
Clinical Experience
5/2022-8/2022 University Medical Center of El Paso. Preceptor Adrian Jacquez, CRNA. 70.5 hrs
2/2021-3/2021 University Medical Center of El Paso. Preceptor Lucia Godinez, AGACNP-BC. 132 hrs
6/2021-4/2022 THOP Campuses. Preceptor Berenice Monarez-Nichols, AGACNP-BC. 361.5 hrs
4/2022-4/2022 THOP Sierra. Preceptor Priscilla Pina, AGACNP-BC. 72 hrs
11/2021-12/2021 THOP Memorial. Preceptor Aaron Shanker, MD. 92 hrs
Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
El Paso Pulmonary Association
10.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Radu Ciubuc
12.2023 - Current
Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain
02.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
The Hospitals of Providence Sierra East
07.2021 - 08.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Doctors Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
12.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse ER/ICU
The Hospitals of Providence East Campus
09.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse ICU/Critical Float Pool/Neuro ICU
University Medical Center
07.2015 - 09.2023
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Texas At El Paso