Tameka Polite
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic and personable Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 7 years of experience in addition to 8 years of prior nursing experience. Possesses excellent communication, teaching, and mentoring skills. Experienced in diagnosing, treating and assisting patients in managing acute and chronic illnesses. Hands-on experience in conducting detailed physical examinations and interpreting medical histories to determine proper treatment plan. Able to communicate effectively with a team. Eager to advance my overall professional skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN
AFC Urgent Care
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed and diagnosed acute illnesses and injuries, such as sore throats, ear infections, colds, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, sprains, fractures and other medical conditions.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when necessary for further evaluation or treatment of complex cases.
- Ordered diagnostic tests including X-rays and lab work when needed to aid in diagnosis of illness or injury.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or draining abscesses.
Nurse Practitioner, PRN
Elephant Healthcare, LLC
Largo , FL
04.2021 - Current
- Handling patient appointments and performing routine examinations to ensure patient health
- Educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices for their age, completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain updated medical records.
- Developed strategies for disease prevention and health promotion in the community setting.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
Nurse Practitioner
BrightSpring
St. Petersburg, FL
02.2022 - 05.2024
- LTC/SNF rounding
- Reduce hospitalizations and emergency room transfers
- Review lab results
- Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary staff
- Assess patients for change of condition
- Transcribe new orders
- Medication reconciliation
- New admission initial intake
Nurse Practitioner
SGS Consulting @ CVS
Tampa, FL
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Performing point of care testing for patients with and without Covid-19 symptoms
- Notifying patients of Covid-19 test results
- Educating patients on proper hand hygiene and safety precautions to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Nurse Practitioner
Physicians Group LLC
Sarasota, FL
10.2017 - 10.2020
- History and physicals on all patients
- Orthopedic examinations
- Order diagnostic testing
- Medication management and reconciliation
- Collaborate with the entire team to provide patients with the best outcomes
- Travel to multiple medical offices to examine patients
- Provide patients with excellent customer service
LPN/Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Freedom Square
Seminole, FL
09.2010 - 02.2018
- Providing direct patient care to rehab and long-term patients while supervising LPNs and CNAs
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health St Petersburg
Saint Petersburg, FL
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Acted as the patients' advocate and implemented total patient care on a medical/surgical/telemetry unit through a team nursing process covering 6-8 high acuity patients per shift
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up and managed PCA pumps, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing -
South University
Tampa, FL06.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South University
Tampa, FL10.2015
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Rasmussen College
Tampa, FL09.2014
LPN Diploma -
Pinellas Technical College
Saint Petersburg, FL11.2009
Skills
- Managed care patients
- Medical records
- Chiropractic/ Orthopedic
- BLS instructor
- Corrections
- Acute Care
- Long term care
- Psychiatric care
- Telemedicine
- Covid-19 testing
- Experienced preceptor
- Nursing instructor
- Autonomous nurse practitioner
Certification
- APRN9394765
- RN9394765
- DEA: MJ6352099
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
APRN
AFC Urgent Care
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
BrightSpring
02.2022 - 05.2024
Nurse Practitioner, PRN
Elephant Healthcare, LLC
04.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
SGS Consulting @ CVS
02.2021 - 08.2021
Nurse Practitioner
Physicians Group LLC
10.2017 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Bayfront Health St Petersburg
03.2015 - 05.2017
LPN/Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Freedom Square
09.2010 - 02.2018
Master of Science in Nursing -
South University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Rasmussen College
LPN Diploma -
Pinellas Technical College
- APRN9394765
- RN9394765
- DEA: MJ6352099
- BLS
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