Talitha Briese

• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric and physical conditions.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
• Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
• Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
• Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
• Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
• Used Allscripts to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
• Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.

• Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses.
• Modified treatment and care plans, as necessary.
• Examined patients and studied symptoms to diagnose conditions.
• Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
• Visited approximately 15 patients at home each day, performed physical exams and took health histories.
• Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
• Delivered adequate care through non-traditional medical methods, including email and video chat.
• Filled prescriptions and scheduled follow-up visits, as appropriate.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

• Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
• Facilitated medication management, monitoring for side effects.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.

• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Contract work for COVID 19 crisis contract

• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
• Managed quarantine units for COVID 19 patients
• Managed other staff through excellent interpersonal communication
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues and mental health issues
• Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD.
• Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
• Developed appropriate policies for identification of medically-related social and emotional needs of clients.
• Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

Examined up to 28 patients per day with various medical instruments and equipment. Independently operated the employee health clinic examining employees of the hospital and their family members for acute and primary care illnesses. Performed all annual gynecological exams and breast exams for the physicians within the family practice setting. Carefully analyzed test results reviewing mammograms and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases ordering diagnostic testing and consults based on mammography results if needed. Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize them from communicable diseases. Regularly referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment. Maintained accurate medical records and documented patient case history in detail. Performed all women exams including family planning assisting with breastfeeding and well women visits.

Travel assignment to various Banner Health systems for postpartum and Labor and Delivery positions

• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
• Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Identified acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.Treated a complex and diverse patient population.Provided medical consultations and treatments under physician supervision.Ordered and evaluated diagnostic studies.Prescribed and regulated medication as authorized.Charted clinical findings using NexGen Established medical diagnoses performed IUD insertions and removals - Endometrial Biopsy and assisted with hormonal implant insertion

LDRP unit with 40-60 births monthly

• Labor support for 2 patients
• Nursery care
• Postpartum care
• Circulate Cesarean Sections
• Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
• Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
• Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.

High acuity medical surgical floor

• Performed assessment and managed medication administration
• Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care
• Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
• Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.

Agency Nurse

• Provided nursing care in local hospitals filling immediate nursing needs
• Provided care on a variety of units including Telemetry, Medical Surgical and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
• Ability to transition to a variety of units and adapt quickly with little orientation

Busy Labor and Delivery Unit with over 300 deliveries per month

• Provided Labor care for two laboring patients
• Immediate newborn and postpartum care
• Circulate Cesarean Sections and managed recovery

Busy Telemetry unit - Step down unit from cardiac intensive care unit

• Managed care of four telemetry patients
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after open heart surgery
• Assisted with treatment plan and postoperative outpatient care