Tamika Brown BSN RN License 041345657

• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
• Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.

• Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
• Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 20-34 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
• Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
• Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
• Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

• Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
• Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
• Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
• Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.

• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
• 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.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• Participated in patient and family planning medical processes as well as provided instructions and addressed questions and concerns
• Effectively communicated with Physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes
• Wound care and managment under Md instructions
• Case management and ensuring patients experience smooth transition from hospital to home, etc
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Provides holistic care to patients and families in the comfort of their homes. Liason for patients to assist with communication and updates for primary care physicians. Assisted with community resources, transportation and over all assisting with meeting patients basic needs.

• Medication, wounds, lvads, draw labs education, instruction and performance
• Responded promptly and professionally to patient meeds, questions and concerns
• Self-directed with astute nursing judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
• Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns
• Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
• Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on homecare resources

• Assess patients Inr levels via point of care. Instruct and educate patients and family members on warfarin, diet and overall health care maintenance
• Consult with PharmD and physicians in regards to collaborative care in reference to Inr results, medications and disease processess
• Monitored patients in ambulatory care settngs on anticoagulant therapy such as Coumadin based on clinical standards and protocols

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
• Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to a number of patients on average in post-operative recovery room
• Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system
• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment

• Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart
• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians
• Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
• Performed hourly rounds from bed floor to ensure all patients safety
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans