TANIKA WATSON, RN-BSN
Joliet,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CareRev
11.2020 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Interviewed Healthcare Professionals to work on CareRev platform
Certified Medical Assistant/Registered Nurse
Drs. Girgis & Associates
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Triage
- Patient & family education
- Transcribing provider's notes and orders into EMR
- Sending & phoning in prescriptions
- Onboard training for new employees
- Assisting physician in procedures
- Preparing cultures for laboratory tests
- Billing and coding.
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to reduce symptoms of conditions such as diabetes and asthma
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with treatments and care using culturally- appropriate strategies
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care standards
- Cared for patients' wounds and promoted recovery by dressing, cleaning, and redressing areas
- Helped treat patients' conditions and alleviate symptoms by administering oral, IV, and intramuscular medications
- Supported post-surgical patient needs, encouraging ambulation, monitoring catheters, and handling difficult personal hygiene tasks
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support.
Certified Medical Assistant
MEDI WEIGHT-LOSS CLINICS
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Worked under the supervision of a Physician Assistant, Transcribing provider's orders into EMR
- Consulting new patients regarding weight loss program
- Explained procedures and treatments to patients and verified consent
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality in alignment with all HIPAA protocols
- Completed intakes, including measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms
- Contributed to smooth patient flow through skills in records management, phlebotomy, and task prioritization.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Tinley Park, IL12.2018
Certification - Medical Assisting
Everest
Burr Ridge, IL05.2011
Skills
- Preventative Health
- Triage
- Patient & Family Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Precepting
- Setting Up Referrals
- Blood Transfusion
- Management of peg tubes, nasogastric
- Tubes, catheters, PICC lines
- Tracheostomy care
- Monitor left ventricular assist devices
- Ventilator support
Certification
- RN in Illinois, License number 041. 475954,
- Basic Life Support
- NIHSS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CareRev
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2020
Certified Medical Assistant/Registered Nurse
Drs. Girgis & Associates
08.2012 - 07.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
MEDI WEIGHT-LOSS CLINICS
05.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY
Certification - Medical Assisting
Everest
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