Tanika Owens
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, psychiatric/mental health and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. While consistently demonstrating adaptability, critical thinking skills, and a detail-oriented approach, I have proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex situations whether working independently or collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Health Services RN
St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee the annual assessment program for over 4000 employees
- Conduct new hire, random, and for-cause drug screens
- Oversee compliance with respiratory fit testing for all clinical staff
- Return-to-work, fit for duty, and worker compensation assessments
- Root Cause Analysis of Workplace Injuries
- Blood and body fluid exposure assessment, documentation, and follow-up
- Manage disease exposure programs and referrals
- Case Management
- Collaborate with primary care, mental health providers, public health, and other practitioners to safely manage positive outcomes for employees
- Work closely with human resources, directors and managers regarding health and safety of employees
- Vaccine administration, first-aid, referrals for treatment
- Demonstrate commitment to professional development by attending conferences, engaging in continuing education courses, and staying current on best nursing practices.
Supervisory RN
Help at Home
- Conducted new admission assessments documenting per regulatory standards
- Initiated care plans on all new admissions
- Provided on-going supervisory visits in client homes to oversee the management and evaluation of care plans
- Administered medications and treatments per doctor's orders
- Educated patients and families on disease management, self-care techniques, safe mobility practices and lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams and to ensure the client maintained quality of life and safe independence via access through services.
Registered Nurse Vaccinator
Hire Dynamics Agency
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted COVID testing
- Administered COVID, Monkeypox and Flu vaccines
- Assessed and treated patients according to presentation and health history
- Documented assessment findings and treatment.
Charge Nurse of Psychiatric Recovery Care Unit
Jackson Nurse Professionals
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised fellow RNs, LPNs and Health Aides on psychiatric unit
- Initiated and evaluated staff assignments to maintain the safety of staff and patients
- Mentored and trained new staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw patient admissions, transfers and discharges
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Conducted on-going physical and behavioral health assessments documenting in electronic health record
- Administered medications and treatments per doctor's orders
Charge Nurse Admissions/Temporary Observation Unit
Lighthouse Nursing Agency
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Supervised a team of nurses, health aides on psychiatric unit
- Coordinated staff daily assignments
- Conducted new admission and ongoing psychiatric and medical assessments
- Routine vital assessments and treatments per doctor's orders
- Daily collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Administered psychotropic medications: oral, IM, SQ, ID
- Led emergency drills and codes
- Assisted with interviews for prospective employees
- Trained new staff for their designated roles
- Chart audits
- Electronic documentation
Registered Nurse PRN
Landmark Hospital (LTACH)
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments
- Completed treatments per doctor's orders
- Administered oral, IV, IM, SQ medications and enteral feedings
- Educated patients and family members
- Daily collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Registered Nurse: Circulator
Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided nursing care in trauma and surgical settings; electronic documentation.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery evaluating patient histories, concerns, and current symptoms prior to surgery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Documented care in electronic health record per regulatory standards
Registered Nurse
Corrections Corporation of America
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Led new inmate intake procedures; managed infirmary; performed treatments per physician orders.
- Post surgical care and follow-up
- Led medical emergencies
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Electronic documentation
Charge Nurse
D. Ray James Correctional Facility
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Led new inmate intake procedures; medical emergencies and sick call appointments
- Managed infirmary performing treatments and documentation per physician orders.
- Postoperative care
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular, intradermal and subcutaneous injections
- Mental health assessments and referrals
- Suicide watch assessments and documentation per protocol
- Assisted with crisis interventions alongside security personnel
- Chart audits
Registered Nurse Critical Care
Satilla Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Conducted initial and ongoing patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA12.2010
Skills
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Infection Control
- Worker's Compensation/Injury Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Case Management
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
Licenses and organizations
- Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, compact licensure
- BCLS certification through American Heart Association, 09/25
- Association of Occupational Health Professionals member
Timeline
Occupational Health Services RN
St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Vaccinator
Hire Dynamics Agency
01.2021 - 09.2022
Charge Nurse of Psychiatric Recovery Care Unit
Jackson Nurse Professionals
06.2020 - 01.2021
Charge Nurse Admissions/Temporary Observation Unit
Lighthouse Nursing Agency
11.2017 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse PRN
Landmark Hospital (LTACH)
11.2017 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse: Circulator
Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Corrections Corporation of America
05.2015 - 08.2015
Charge Nurse
D. Ray James Correctional Facility
01.2012 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse Critical Care
Satilla Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 12.2011
Supervisory RN
Help at Home
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valdosta State University
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