Tameka W. Atkinson

• Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Provided rapid assessment and care to patients in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department.

• Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.

Assisted in triaging patients based on acuity, monitoring vital signs, and recognizing changes in patient conditions.

Administered medications, IV therapy, wound care, and treatments under provider orders.

Assisted with emergency procedures such as CPR, airway management, and trauma resuscitation.

Collaborated with physicians, RNs, and other healthcare professionals to deliver efficient and effective emergency care.

Collected and documented patient histories, symptoms, and treatment responses in electronic medical records (EMR).

Provided patient education and emotional support to patients and families in crisis situations.

Ensured adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and HIPAA.

• Trauma Level: Level I
• Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
• Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.