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Tameka Dyce

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dedicated PMHNP professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PMHNP

Foothill Psychological
Upland , CA
11.2020 - Current
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Kaiser Permanente
City Of Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - 07.2022
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.

Interim Charge Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
City Of Los Angeles, CA
08.2012 - 09.2014
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.

Home Health Nurse

Care Unlimited Health Services
Glendora, CA
06.2008 - 02.2010
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA
11.2006 - 01.2008
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

Education

Master Of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
08.2020

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
10.2011

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CA
06.2006

Skills

  • Psychiatric Consultations
  • Patient Charting
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Treatment Options
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Histories
  • Chart Management
  • Coping Skills
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Individualized Care Plans
  • Developmental History
  • Patient Interaction
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Community Resources
  • Client Service
  • Assessing Patients
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Counseling Services
  • Major Depression
  • Mental Illness Treatment
  • Compliance Issues
  • Health Needs Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Disease Processes
  • IV Administration
  • Patient Treatment
  • Emergency Care
  • Community Mental Health Programs
  • Implementation Strategies
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Crisis Situations

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Certification

  • First Aid and Basic Caregivers Life
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Life Support
  • Licensed Registered Nurse
  • Licensed PMHNP

Timeline

PMHNP

Foothill Psychological
11.2020 - Current

Interim Charge Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
08.2012 - 09.2014

Home Health Nurse

Care Unlimited Health Services
06.2008 - 02.2010

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Kaiser Permanente
01.2008 - 07.2022

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
11.2006 - 01.2008

Master Of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Los Angeles City College
Tameka Dyce