Open To Work
Tamieka Turk
Syracuse
Summary
Compassionate RN specializing in longitudinal care and palliative support. Coordinates complex care plans, optimizes symptom management, and leads advance care planning to enhance patient quality of life. Navigates multidisciplinary systems to reduce hospital readmissions and advocates continuously for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home care RN/LPN
1099 contractor
Syracuse
07.2009 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans based on thorough patient assessments.
- Administered medications per physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention, enhancing their understanding of care.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Provided wound care while regularly assessing healing progress.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses delivering services in home settings.
- Documented patient responses to treatments and interventions to ensure accurate patient records and continuity of care.
Clinical Instructor
All Metro Health care agency
Liverpool
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions in clinical environments, enhancing student practical skills and readiness for patient care.
- Integrated evidence-based practices into instructional methodologies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Assessed student competency through direct observation during clinical practice.
- Evaluated student performance using assessments and constructive feedback.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to refine teaching strategies.
- Encouraged active participation in class discussions and activities, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Monitored student attendance to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed curriculum and instructional materials for PCA/HHA students.
MLTC Care Manager RN
Arch care
New York
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare teams and families to ensure comprehensive support.
- Managed patient assessments to identify needs and develop effective interventions.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal care delivery.
- Managed a longitudinal caseload of 40+ high-risk members, reducing 30-day hospital readmission rates by 20% through proactive telephonic monitoring and medication reconciliation.
- Developed personalized care plans to help patients navigate barriers and meet health goals.
- Conducted utilization reviews and discharge planning to streamline patient transitions.
- Conducted assessments of social determinants of health to identify barriers affecting patient outcomes.
- Functioned as a liaison between clients' families and community agencies to coordinate service provision.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY04-2020
Skills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Medication administration and wound management
- Geriatric and pediatric care
- Diabetes and catheter management
- Dementia care and clinical reporting
- Health education and care coordination
- Home health documentation
- Healthcare aide supervision and care plan adherence
- Multidisciplinary collaboration and resource integration
- Medical coding and documentation review
- Team leadership and unit oversight
- Problem solving and time management
- Student evaluation and effective communication
- Family support and chronic disease management
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$68000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Clinical Instructor
All Metro Health care agency
01.2023 - 02.2026
MLTC Care Manager RN
Arch care
01.2022 - 01.2024
Home care RN/LPN
1099 contractor
07.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College