Taneisha Jeffries
Cordova,TN
Summary
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath
Memphis, TN
05.2025 - Current
- Educated patients on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans and self-care strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Licensed Psychiatric Nurse
Wellpath
Memphis, TN
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, treatments, medications, and any changes in condition.
- Responded promptly and professionally to emergency situations involving psychiatric patients.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies.
- Provided emotional support to patients who were struggling with personal issues or traumatic events.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Discussed non-medical techniques such as yoga and meditation to help patients alleviate depression and anxiety.
Officer
Shelby County Division of Corrections
Memphis, TN
11.2013 - 01.2022
- Monitor the conduct of prisoners in the housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
- Record information, such as prisoner identification, incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities using Excel and Corrtrack.
- Used four channels for airway communication.
- Worked in the count room using Excel to account for movement and activity for the entire facility.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Participate in required job training.
- Take prisoners into custody and escort them to locations within and outside of the facility, such as hospital/clinical appointments, courtrooms, or airports.
- Give therapeutic support as needed.
- Inspect the conditions of locks, windows, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Patient Care Assistant
Trezevant Manor
Memphis, TN
10.2011 - 11.2013
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Change bed linens or make beds
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05-2025
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Allied Health Science
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN05-2017
Skills
- Expert in problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Therapeutic communication
- Mental health assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Building
- Clinical judgment
- Positive attitude
Certification
- TCAT Memphis- LPN December 2022
- BLS/CPR certification
- Certified with more than three hundred-fifty hours of Training in Ethics, Problem Solving, Managing, Customer Service, OMSE Systems, and Policy and Procedure guidelines
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Psychiatric Nurse
Wellpath
06.2023 - Current
Officer
Shelby County Division of Corrections
11.2013 - 01.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Trezevant Manor
10.2011 - 11.2013
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Allied Health Science
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College