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Tamiko Chiles

Matthews,North Carolina

Summary

Highly-motivated Charge Nurse with 17 + years of expertise in emergency services, patient care and team leadership. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse patient groups. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IRP Travel Emergency Department Nurse

Prisma Health Richland Level 1 Trauma Center
Columbia, SC
04.2023 - Current
  • Delivered emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Performed triage to prioritize treatment based on acuity levels.
  • Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, and catheters for patient care.
  • Educated families on conditions and provided emotional support.
  • Responded swiftly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure.
  • Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses closely.
  • Participated in rapid-response team for codes and patient crises.
  • Identified risk factors in trauma patients to prevent further injuries.

Correctional Registered Nurse/ER Charge Nurse

Wellpath
Charlotte, NC
09.2018 - Current
  • Arrest Process Nurse , Performed Medical and Mental Health clearance upon arriving to the Jail
  • Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

Registered Nurse III Emergency Department

Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
03.2012 - 09.2023
  • Delivered patient care across multiple emergency department locations in Greater Charlotte area.
  • Maintained 13-week assignment within emergency departments at Matthews, Pineville, Huntersville, Albemarle, and Concord.
  • Collaborated with treatment teams to address diverse medical conditions and critical care needs.
  • Served as Trauma Nurse Liaison, facilitating communication between emergency department and trauma services.
  • Executed triage and prioritization protocols to enhance patient assessment and care efficiency.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/Traveler

Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, SC
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.

Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Medical University Of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
  • Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
  • Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
  • Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.

Registered Nurse Emergency Department/RN Traveler

Greenville Healthcare System
Greenville, SC
02.2018 - 11.2019

I am currently working in a Level 1 trauma center as Travel nurse on a 13 week assignment.

  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
  • Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care

Charge Nurse Emergency Department

Presbyterian Hospital
Charlotte, NC
12.2007 - 06.2018
  • As a Charge Nurse I possess the experience, knowledge, abilities, and willingness to act as a clinical resource person as well as providing operations, coordination and professional leadership. organize Patient flow,anticipates ongoing needs and remains prepare to accept an coordinate care of all patients who present to the Emergency Department
  • - Make Patient assignment based on competency, adjust assignments based on needs
  • - Acts as a Department Leader in the Absent of the Director
  • -Demonstrate strong Clinical skills

Emergency Room Registered Nurse/Traveler

AnMed Health Medical Center
Anderson, SC
12.2016 - 01.2017
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.

Assistant Nurse Manager Emergency Department

Providence Hospital
Columbia, SC
07.2011 - 05.2013
  • Responsible for Staff Supervision
  • - Accountable for Patient care and Patient Flow
  • - Staff Scheduling and Staff Daily assignments that best fit the department Needs
  • Acts as Department Supervision in the Absent of the Director
  • Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
  • Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
04-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Queens University
2008

Master of Science - Leadership And Administration

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Supervisory duties
  • ER experience
  • Professional bedside manner
  • STD counseling and care
  • Electronic charting
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Triaging
  • Epic EHR Management

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
  • Registered Nurse in NC , and Multi-State License
  • TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • ENPC- Pediatric Trauma Nurse Course
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • CPI Certification

reference

Upon Request

Timeline

IRP Travel Emergency Department Nurse

Prisma Health Richland Level 1 Trauma Center
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/Traveler

Lexington Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2023

Clinical Nurse Supervisor/Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Medical University Of South Carolina
09.2021 - 09.2022

Correctional Registered Nurse/ER Charge Nurse

Wellpath
09.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse Emergency Department/RN Traveler

Greenville Healthcare System
02.2018 - 11.2019

Emergency Room Registered Nurse/Traveler

AnMed Health Medical Center
12.2016 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse III Emergency Department

Atrium Health
03.2012 - 09.2023

Assistant Nurse Manager Emergency Department

Providence Hospital
07.2011 - 05.2013

Charge Nurse Emergency Department

Presbyterian Hospital
12.2007 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Queens University

Master of Science - Leadership And Administration

Capella University
Tamiko Chiles
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