TAMISHA WILLINGHAM
McDonough,GA
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 14 years of experience, eager to contribute my hands-on experience, team collaboration skills and commitment and excelling in the fast-paced and challenging emergency department setting. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care, collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
WellStar Sylvan Grove
Jackson, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente, Advance Care Center
Jonesboro, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Assist in providing supervision and leadership to the department manager
- Perform staff evaluations
- Control patient flow, triage, and bed placement
- Encourage all staff to adhere to the highest standards in patient care and conduct regular staff reviews
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
- Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality
- Manage payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees
- Identified areas of improvement or corrective action needed within the department based on data analysis.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Advanced Care Center
Jonesboro, GA
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Maintain safe medical environment
- Collaborated with various ER professionals to ensure effective patient care
- Performing medical procures, such as EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, and administering medications
- Provide clerical support and documentation for admissions, transfers and discharges
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Stockbridge, GA
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Providing emergency medical care at a certified chest pain, and stroke hospital
- Triaging and determining the acuity level of patients
- Providing end of life care for dying patients
Registered Nurse
CorrectHealth
McDonough, GA
11.2010 - 12.2015
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Utilizing my BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications when needed
- Preceptor to new graduate resident nurses
- Providing medical care to county inmates
- Perform intake triage assessments on all inmates as they enter the correction facility
- Assist medical providers in the sick call process
- Administer medications to inmates/patients
- Provide bedside patient care to inmates/patients admitted into the medical infirmary
Registered Nurse
Anthem, Inc
Atlanta, GA
12.2012 - 10.2014
- Educating members of the insurance company on how to better manage their chronic illnesses
- Telephonic advice/triage nursing
Registered Nurse
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Department
Stockbridge, GA
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed
- Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL06.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA12.2009
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, GA05.2003
Skills
- Compliance Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Clinical Issues Understanding
- Nursing practice evaluations
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Quality Improvement
- Emergency Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, License number RN207288
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WellStar Sylvan Grove
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente, Advance Care Center
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Advanced Care Center
01.2017 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Henry Hospital
11.2014 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Anthem, Inc
12.2012 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
CorrectHealth
11.2010 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Department
04.2010 - 10.2010
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon State College
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School
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