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Work History
Education
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Electronic Medial Records
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Tamesha Brathwaite

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Hands-on Registered Nurse showcasing five-years of career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management and critical thinking.

As a seasoned nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Travel Nursing
, USA
10.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Atrium Health, University
Charlotte, NC
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
10.2017 - 10.2018
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN
05.2017

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Examination/Stabilization
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Student Precepting
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Treatment Planning and Implementation
  • Electronic Charting

Nursing License

  • North Carolina (Compact)- #309212
  • New York- #792032

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
  • TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • CPI- Crisis Prevention Institute

Electronic Medial Records

  • Cerner
  • Meditech
  • Sunrise
  • Epic
  • Allscript

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Travel Nursing
10.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Atrium Health, University
10.2018 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Minnesota State University - Mankato

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