Taneka Blair
Catonsville,MD
Summary
Professional Practitioner with experience and readiness for impactful roles. Expertise in delivering high-quality outcomes and adapting to varied demands. Strong collaborator focused on achieving team goals and fostering supportive work environment. Skilled in problem-solving, patient care, and effective communication. Reliable and flexible, ensuring consistent performance in dynamic settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Professional Development Practitioner
Ascension St. Agnes
Baltimore, MD
10.2021 - Current
- Assist with onboarding of new associates to the organization
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Developed educational programs for unit-based education for the units I serve as an educator, promoting and enhancing evidence-base care for the patients we serve.
- Assisted in the development of quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient care and outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational workflows and best practices in patient care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration.
Staff Nurse
Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
02.2011 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and escalating concerns to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of condition management.
- Served as a preceptor and mentor for multiple new and experience nurses hire in the emergency department.
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-stress environments, ensuring prompt attention and stabilization.
- Served as the education counsel chair for many years, assisted with developing regular education and training sessions for staff on emergency protocols and safety procedures.
- Served as the stroke champion for many years, assisted with developing protocols and processes for the efficient care and treatment for stroke patients admitted to our organization.
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, MD
07.2010 - 02.2011
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and support services.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Prepared patients for examinations and assisted during medical procedures as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety standards.
- Provided immediate patient care during emergencies, ensuring safety and comfort for all patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and perform EKGs
- During this time I also worked as a nurse intern, worked alongside the nurses completed various delegated tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD05-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MDTimeline
Clinical Professional Development Practitioner
Ascension St. Agnes
10.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse
Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
02.2011 - 10.2021
Patient Care Technician
Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
07.2010 - 02.2011
Master of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Frostburg State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County