Registered Nurse
Tameka Nix
Copiah County Medical Center
Terry,Mississippi
21
Years of experience
Seeking an RN position which will give me an opportunity to expand my experience at the same time as providing quality healthcare to residents.
Education
Vocational Diploma
Associate Degree - Nursing (RN
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
6 Years 9 Months- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments
- Instruct individuals, families and other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs
- Prepare rooms, equipment and supplies, and ensure that stock of supplies is available
- Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, and industry
- Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage.
- Provide clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
4 Years 2 Months- Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness
- Coordinates educational activities and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families
- Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for clients
- Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, demonstrates professional judgment, uses problem solving techniques and time-management principles, and delegates appropriately
- Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goals
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to develop a rapport with clients, their families, and health team members and to ensure the fulfillment of requirements for legal documentation and reimbursement
- Acts as a resource and a role model for nursing staff and students and participates in activities such as nursing committees and professional organizations that promote the improvement of nursing care and the advancement of professional rehabilitation nursing
- Applies nursing research to clinical practice and participates in nursing research studies
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
6 Years 7 Months- Guarantees that the facility is always operating with the appropriate staffing levels, during the shift for which the supervisor is responsible.
- Communicates with Unit Manager regarding pertinent issues related to each unit (Example: falls, infections, negative outcomes, change in condition, per occurrence events, complaints, etc.)
- Evaluates, directly supervises, and writes performance plans for designated staff on assigned shift and communicates with department managers as indicated
- Conducts on-the-job training as necessary and coordinates workflow to best suit the needs of the residents
- Acts as a resource for nursing staff
- Attends licensed staff meetings and monthly management meetings
- Monitors and ensures that incident reports are completed and reported per policy and procedure.
Licensed Practical Nurse
8 Months- Giving medication as prescribed by a physician
- Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight
- Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
- Giving injections of medication
- Immunizations
- Taking medical histories
- Entering information into computer systems.
Licensed Practical Nurse
6 Months- Giving medication as prescribed by a physician
- Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight
- Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
- Giving injections of medication
- Immunizations
- Supervised CNA’s
- Assists with ADL’s.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 10 Months- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized care needs, and updated treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and maintained accurate charting in electronic health records.
- Coordinated bedside care, delegated tasks, and ensured continuity across shifts.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Tracked vital signs, recognized changes in condition, and escalated concerns to providers promptly.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Skills
Supply Restocking
Vaccine Administration
Appointment Scheduling
Case Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Copiah County Medical Center
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Forrest General Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2023Read More
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
02.2019 - 03.2021Read More
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Methodist Rehabilitation Center Jackson
09.2014 - 11.2018Read More
Registered Nurse
Promise Specialty Hospital
04.2013 - 01.2020Read More
Registered Nurse
Specialty Healthcare
06.2012 - 03.2014Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Prime Care
11.2007 - 07.2008Read More
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Willow Creek
02.2006 - 09.2012Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Belhaven Nursing Home
02.2006 - 08.2006Read More
Hinds Community College
Vocational Diploma
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Hinds Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing (RN
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