Tana Phillips

• Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures. Also start IV's, including EJ's, with assistance with central lines, A-line(and monitor), and Ultrasound guided IV's.
• Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
• Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
• Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
• Cared for patients in anywhere from a 3 bed unit to a 215 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
• Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
• Optimised outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Place patients on ventilators and maintain til transfer (freestanding)
• Possess hand-on experiences and expertise in working in a POC (Point of Care) laboratory environment, including Piccolo, triage, and EPOC, Sysmex, and Hemochron machines along with running controls

Facilities:

Jun-Dec 2013 Peidmont Stockbridge, GA with Medical Solutions

Jan-May 2014 Pioneer Meeker, CO with Medical Solutions

Jun-Dec 2014 Peidmont Newnan, GA with Medical Solutions

Jan-May 2015 Phoebe Putney Albany, GA with Cirrus Medical Staffing

Jun-Dec 2015 Ukiah MC Ukiah, CA with Cirrus Medical Staffing, dual ER/ICU/

and Acute care

Jan-May 2016 Westhills Hospital Westhills, CA with Cirrus

Jun-Sept 2016 North Fl MC Gainesville, FL with Cirrus

Sept-Dec 2016 Westside Hospital Ft. Lauderdale, FL with Healthtrust

Jan-May 2017 Bakersfield MH Bakersfield, CA with Cirrus

Jun-Dec 2017 SGMC Valdosta, GA with nurse choice/AMN

Jan-June 2018 Englewood CH Englewood, FL with Healthtrust, Dual ER/ICU

Jun-Sept 2018 Alaska Native Anchorage, AK with Aya

Oct 2018-Jan 2019 Coleseum MC Macon, GA with Healthtrust

Feb-May 2019 Bakersfield MH Bakersfield, CA with Aya

Jun-Dec 2019 Trident hospital and Free standing Monck's Corner Charleston, SC with healthtrust

Jan-March 2020 Capital Regional Tallahassee, FL with Healthtrust

March-August 2020 Rutgers University of Newark, Newark, NJ Prime Staffing Dual ER/ICU

Aug-April 2021 Lake City Medical Center, Lake City, FL Healthtrust ER

Apri-Aug 2021 Northside hospital, Atlanta, GA Accountable (ICU)

Aug 2021-April 2022 Piedmont Macon, Macon, GA healthtrust ER

April 2022-August 2022 Tift Regional, Tifton, GA ER ASA

August 2022-June 2023 Archbold MC Thomasville, GA ER ASA

June - Sept 2023 Gulf Coast MC Panama City, FL ER(freestanding) Healthtrust

Sept-July 2024 Archbold MC Thomasville, GA ER ASA

July 2024-present Per diem with Healthtrust facilities in North/South Division ER

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
• Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
• Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
• Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
• Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Developed performance metrics aligned with organizational goals to measure success objectively while identifying areas for improvement.
• Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
• Elevated the quality of patient care through continuous process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes while reducing costs.
• Improved hospital safety through the development and enforcement of strict infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
• Streamlined nursing operations for increased efficiency by optimizing staff scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.
• Strengthened nurse-patient relationships by promoting a culture of empathy, active listening, and open communication within the nursing team.
• Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.