Tameeka Millener
Chattanooga,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Knoxville, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse
Parkridge Health System
Chattanooga, TN
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored and documented vital signs, laboratory values, physical assessments, cardiac rhythms and medication administration.
- Performed daily assessments of all ICU patients, evaluated patient's response to treatments and developed individualized plans of care.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive nursing care plans based on the assessment of each patient's needs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by delegating duties appropriately among staff members.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly and effectively.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives such as falls prevention, infection control, restraint reduction, pain management and discharge planning.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders.
- Maintained a safe environment for the ICU staff and patients by ensuring that all safety protocols were followed consistently.
- Reviewed lab results promptly upon receipt; notified physician if any abnormalities were noted.
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights while providing support, education and resources to families and caregivers regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided direct patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Attended continuing education classes regularly to stay current on best practices in critical care nursing.
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continued professional development of associates.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TN05-2022
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- Critical Care
- Chart updating
- Nursing staff leadership
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Infectious disease control
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Procedure preparations
- IV drug therapy management
- Flow sheet charting
- Community advocate
- Taking vitals
- Medication Administration
- Documenting vitals
Affiliations
- Active member of the Black Nursing Association Of Chattanooga
- Active member of Nursing board at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church
Accomplishments
- Awarded Excellent Clinical experience at Cleveland State in 2022
Certification
- BLS
- ALS
- PALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Parkridge Health System
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cleveland State Community College
- BLS
- ALS
- PALS
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