Tamisha Washington
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse, with a background in critical care, cardiac care, and geriatrics. Charge nurse known for exceptional clinical judgement and providing personalized patient care with compassion and empathy. Skilled in developing comprehensive care plans, fostering patient and family advocacy, and achieving notable patient satisfaction, while coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Killeen, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medication safely according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring interventions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment, and high-quality patient care.
- Preventing the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Substitute Teacher
Killeen Independent Sch District
Killeen, TX
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-2021
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Care
- Cardiac Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Pan Development
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Precepting
- Strong medical ethics
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
07.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Killeen Independent Sch District
09.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
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