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Tamika Davis

Akron,OH

Summary

Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Seasoned nursing professional 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. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and able to adapt quickly and efficiently to change. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgement. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Possess strong assessment, observational and organizational skills to successfully provide the highest quality care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

NuWest
08.2024 - Current
  • 76 bed Emergency Department at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • 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.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.

PACU Charge Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
07.2019 - 07.2024
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Travel PACU Registered Nurse

Prolink Staffing Agency
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.

Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

SnapNurse
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
  • Maintained detailed records of vaccinations administered, ensuring accurate reporting for public health purposes.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by delivering efficient and accurate COVID-19 vaccinations in timely manner.
  • Educated patients on importance of vaccination, addressing concerns and providing accurate information about possible side effects.
  • Stayed up-to-date on evolving guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines, applying current best practices when administering doses to patients.
  • Implemented infection control measures during vaccine administration, reducing risk of exposure to COVID-19 for both staff and patients.
  • Assisted in training new staff on proper techniques and protocols, ensuring high level of competence and adherence to best practices.

Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Krucial Staffing Agency- Kansas City
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Supported surge staffing needs at various hospitals across different regions, demonstrating adaptability in diverse clinical settings.
  • Travel ICU and ER Nurse for Covid 19 pandemic in New York and Texas
  • Providing rapid critical care to patients acutely ill with Covid 19 in ER and ICU settings
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Adapted quickly to new protocols and guidelines, ensuring optimal safety measures were followed at all times.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing specialized travel nursing services during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans for COVID-19 patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.

Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Tinkbird Healthcare Staffing
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Supported surge staffing needs at various hospitals across different regions, demonstrating adaptability in diverse clinical settings.
  • Travel ICU and ER Nurse for Covid 19 pandemic in New York and Texas
  • Providing rapid critical care to patients acutely ill with Covid 19 in ER and ICU settings
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Adapted quickly to new protocols and guidelines, ensuring optimal safety measures were followed at all times.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing specialized travel nursing services during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans for COVID-19 patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.

Swabbing Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Favorite Healthcare Staffing - Kansas City
06.2020 - 09.2020

Supported surge staffing needs at various facilities across different regions, demonstrating adaptability in diverse clinical settings.

  • Nursing role/assignment varied from day to day
  • Adapted quickly to new protocols and guidelines, ensuring optimal safety measures were followed at all times. Enhanced patient care by providing specialized travel nursing services during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Working directly with the Department of Health, task included investigating PUI's with confirmed positive tests and charting their symptoms onset and patterns.
  • Demonstrated compassion and empathy towards anxious or fearful patients, providing reassurance throughout the testing process whenever possible.
  • Enhanced infection control measures by diligently following sanitation protocols before and after each swabbing procedure.
  • Trained new team members on proper swabbing techniques and safety protocols, ensuring consistent quality of care across all staff members.
  • Educated patients on quarantine guidelines, promoting compliance with public health recommendations post testing
  • Maintained accurate records of all swabbed patients, enabling effective communication with healthcare providers and public health officials.

Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Krucial Staffing Agency- Kansas City
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • Supported surge staffing needs at various hospitals across different regions, demonstrating adaptability in diverse clinical settings.
  • Travel ICU and ER Nurse for Covid 19 pandemic in New York and Texas
  • Providing rapid critical care to patients acutely ill with Covid 19 in ER and ICU settings
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Adapted quickly to new protocols and guidelines, ensuring optimal safety measures were followed at all times.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing specialized travel nursing services during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans for COVID-19 patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.

Registered Nurse, PACU

St Anthony's Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
12.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

St Petersburg College
St Petersburg, FL
12.2004

Skills

  • Clinical Leadership
  • Staff Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Department management
  • Staff Leadership
  • PACU/Pre-Op
  • Emergency Care
  • Critical Care
  • Travel Nursing
  • Proficient in Cerner, Meditech, and Epic charting systems

Certification

  • ACLS, AHA, 02/25
  • BLS, AHA, 02/25
  • PALS AHA, 02/25
  • TNCC ENA, 01/27
  • NIHSS, 09/2026

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

NuWest
08.2024 - Current

Travel PACU Registered Nurse

Prolink Staffing Agency
06.2023 - 03.2024

Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

SnapNurse
04.2021 - 06.2021

Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Krucial Staffing Agency- Kansas City
12.2020 - 03.2021

Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Tinkbird Healthcare Staffing
09.2020 - 11.2020

Swabbing Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Favorite Healthcare Staffing - Kansas City
06.2020 - 09.2020

Travel Nurse, COVID-19 Emergency Response Team

Krucial Staffing Agency- Kansas City
03.2020 - 05.2020

PACU Charge Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
07.2019 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse, PACU

St Anthony's Hospital
02.2018 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

St Petersburg College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Petersburg College
Tamika Davis