Tammy Sexton

• Utilized Epic to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
• Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
• Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
• Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
• Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management
• Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
• Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on floor.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Supervision of night shift nursing team
• Audit charting
• Monitor timely administration of patient medications and help when needed
• Assist with admissions and discharge
• Collaborate with nursing supervisors regarding staffing need
• Monitor and assist with answering call lights
• evaluations and continued education with staff

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• 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.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Implemented group therapy sessions that focused on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and relapse prevention, leading to improved patient outcomes.
• Delivered high-quality client care by conducting thorough assessments, administering medications as prescribed, and providing ongoing monitoring of mental status changes.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care for all clients.
• Managed care transitions effectively through close collaboration with community resources such as outpatient clinics or support groups, ensuring seamless coordination of services for discharged patients.
• Maintained a high level of clinical competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences related to behavioral health nursing.
• Educated families on mental health disorders, medications, and coping strategies to enhance their understanding and support during the recovery process.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
• Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
• Enhanced patient safety by conducting regular environmental assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks within the behavioral health unit.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for behavioral health patients.
• Supported newly hired nursing staff through mentorship, providing guidance on clinical practice standards, policies, and procedures specific to the field of behavioral health.
• Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
• Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

• Evaluated clients'' progress regularly and adjusted rehabilitation strategies accordingly for better results.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Worker med/surg Tele unit with Covid patients

• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

• Utilized [Software] to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
• Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
• Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.

• Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
• Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
• Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
• Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
• Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.