Tameka Hill
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seasoned RN with a robust background in neuro and telemetry nursing, exemplified through impactful roles at Baptist Medical Center. Skilled in patient care and triage, with a proven track record in improving patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional nurse management abilities and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Neuro/LVN Telemetry Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
San Antonio, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
License Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Registered Nurse (RN)
Dependable Care Services
San Antonio, US
09.2020 - Current
- Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
- Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and other individuals in the patient's care plan
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient
- Admitted and discharged patients
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Texas Vista Medical Center
San Antonio, US
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) machines are used to track heart performance continuously.
- Analyzing EKG results to establish baselines and spot abnormalities.
- Recording EKG results to keep patient information accurate.
- Overseeing stress tests to assess patients' heart function
- Delivering emergency medical care when patients suffer from heart attacks or other life-threatening problems.
- Overseeing and coordinating the activities of telemetry technicians and other staff in their units
- Administering medications and other treatments ordered by physicians
- Educating patients on lifestyle changes and ongoing treatments prior to discharge from the hospital
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
LVN Charge Nurse
Alamo Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center
San Antonio, US
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Administrating scheduled/prn PO or medication and monitoring patients progress
- Collaborating with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for patients
- Maintaining a safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and restraining techniques where deemed necessary
- Assist in admission and discharge of patients
- Administer injections and enemas
- Monitor catheters, apply dressings and treat wounds
- Assist with feedings, record consumption, monitoring fluids and in and out excretes
- Collect samples for testing
LPN
Enclave Nursing and Rehabilitation
San Antonio, US
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Direct care for psychiatric patients
- Administrating scheduled/prn PO or medication and monitoring patients progress
- Collaborating with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for patients
- Maintaining a safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and restraining techniques where deemed necessary
- Assist in admission and discharge of patients
- Administer injections and enemas
- Monitor catheters, apply dressings and treat wounds
- Assist with feedings, record consumption, monitoring fluids and in and out excretes
- Collect samples for testing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nix Health Care System
San Antonio, US
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Direct care for psychiatric patients
- Administrating scheduled/prn PO or medication and monitoring patients progress
- Collaborating with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for patients
- Maintaining a safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and restraining techniques where deemed necessary
- Assist in admission and discharge of patients
- Administer injections and enemas
- Monitor catheters, apply dressings and treat wounds
- Assist with feedings, record consumption, monitoring fluids and in and out excretes
- Collect samples for testing
Medication Aide/Medical Record Specialist
Salado Creek Nursing Home
San Antonio, US
02.2007 - 01.2014
- Provided bedside care and assisted in personal hygiene, feeding, medication and daily living activities
- Provided interactive activities for stimulation
- Reported resident health or behavioral changes to the authorized Registered Nurse
- Supervised medication administering
- Assisted physicians and specialist by taking vitals and providing other direct patient care services
- Centralized the medical records system in order to manage inputting and retrieving activities more effectively
- Ensured any release of information request were HIPPA compliant and served as the coordinator of that department
- Reviewed discharge and admissions records
- Collected and filed resident charts insuring accurate documentation was recorded and completed
- Professional development through in-service education, workshops conferences and self study
Certified Nurses Aide
Meridian Care Center
San Antonio, US
01.1998 - 06.2006
- Provided personal care to patients providing bedpans, assisting with toileting and bathing and providing support in dressing and grooming as well as daily living activities
- Assisted patients in turning positions on a routine basis
- Took Vitals such as blood pressure and pulse to ensure appropriate recording of each measurement
Education
Associate's degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX03.2022
Pre nursing requisite - nursing
St. Phillips College
San Antonio, TX06.2017
Lvn - Nursing
Quest College
San Antonio, TX09.2014
High school diploma - basic studies
Highlands High School
San Antonio, TX06.1993
Vocational -
Vocational Nursing Program
Skills
- Nursing
- Triage
- Phlebotomy
- Nurse management
- Supervising experience
- Laboratory experience
- Patient care
- Medical imaging
- Infection control
- Medical office experience
- EMR systems
- Medical records
- Critical care experience
- Home care
- HIPAA
- Charge experience
- Tube feeding
- Patient monitoring
- Computer operation
- Hospice care
- Vital signs
- Computer skills
- Medication administration
- CPR
- Experience administering injections
- Home Health
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- BLS Certification, 05/23
- NURSES_LICENSE_RN, 07/23
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
Patient-Focused Care, Completed, 05/19, Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients
Timeline
RN Neuro/LVN Telemetry Nurse
Baptist Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
Texas Vista Medical Center
07.2022 - 04.2025
License Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Registered Nurse (RN)
Dependable Care Services
09.2020 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Alamo Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - 07.2021
LPN
Enclave Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 06.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Nix Health Care System
01.2015 - 03.2019
Medication Aide/Medical Record Specialist
Salado Creek Nursing Home
02.2007 - 01.2014
Certified Nurses Aide
Meridian Care Center
01.1998 - 06.2006
Associate's degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Pre nursing requisite - nursing
St. Phillips College
Lvn - Nursing
Quest College
High school diploma - basic studies
Highlands High School
Vocational -
Vocational Nursing Program
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