TAMEKA MCPHERSON

• Performed comprehensive head-to-toe and focused nursing assessments.
• Administered routine, PRN, and controlled medications safely according to physician orders.
• Conducted large-volume medication passes for long-term care and rehabilitation residents.
• Managed enteral feeding tubes (PEG tubes), including medication administration, feeding management, and site assessment.
• Assessed residents for changes in condition and promptly communicated concerns to providers.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resident care.
• Processed medication refill requests and communicated with providers regarding narcotic and routine medication orders.
• Monitored residents for adverse medication reactions and therapeutic effectiveness.
• Performed wound assessments and provided wound care according to facility protocols.
• Documented assessments, interventions, physician communications, and resident responses accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Provided patient and family education regarding medications, treatments, and disease processes.
• Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• Implemented fall prevention and safety interventions.
• Monitored and reported abnormal vital signs, laboratory values, and changes in resident status.
• Ensured compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
• Supervised and collaborated with CNAs to ensure quality resident care.
• Responded to resident emergencies and initiated appropriate nursing interventions.
• Maintained accurate narcotic counts and followed controlled substance protocols.

Post-Surgical Registered Nurse
Provided direct patient care for post-surgical patients, managing pain, impaired mobility, and post-operative recovery. Performed comprehensive and focused assessments, identified clinical changes, and implemented appropriate nursing interventions to maintain patient stability. Administered medications safely, including IV and PRN medications, with accurate MAR documentation. Delivered post-operative care including wound management, drain care, and prevention of complications such as infection and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Provided care for patients requiring isolation precautions and restraints in accordance with facility policies and safety standards. Coordinated admissions and discharges, delivered patient and family education, and collaborated with providers and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective transitions of care. Documented all assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EPIC.

Burn/Trauma IMCU & Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Provided care for medically complex patients on a high-acuity Burn/Trauma IMCU and Medical-Surgical unit. Conducted comprehensive and focused assessments, recognized changes in patient condition, and communicated concerns promptly to providers. Administered medications safely with accurate MAR documentation and performed CIWA assessments to support management of alcohol withdrawal. Delivered wound care utilizing sterile technique while maintaining infection prevention and skin integrity standards. Managed admissions, discharges, and patient education to promote continuity of care and successful recovery. Collaborated with physicians, case management, PT/OT, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans. Maintained thorough and accurate documentation in EPIC.