Tanisha Khan, MSN, AGACNP-BC
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated, reliable, excellent communicator, team player, and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience and over 675 hours of clinical experience as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student. Seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Manager position that will utilize skills and abilities in the evaluation, diagnosis, management of acute, chronic and complex health problems, disease prevention, health education, counseling for the patients and families, and treatment plan development for patient-centered care in a cost-effective manner. Motivated and dedicated to seek out continuous educational opportunities and provide quality patient care and improving healthcare outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
Orlando, FL
02.2024 - Current
- Perform evaluations and collect information about the patient including demographics, medications, diagnoses, and health status.
- Perform labs and testing requested by the health plan, such as A1C testing, fecal test (FIT), peripheral arterial disease test (PAD), Spirometry testing, and kidney health evaluations for patients with diabetes..
- Implement advanced cardiac life support measures during emergency situations, resulting in saved lives and improved outcomes.
- Manage complex caseloads, ensuring proper prioritization and efficient allocation of resources.
- Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Discuss care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educate patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Assess patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Travel by car to visit average of 7-8 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.
- Expedite referrals to specialists when necessary while maintaining open lines of communication between providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose illnesses, injuries, and other health issues in adult patients.
Registered Nurse, PCU Float Pool
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
12.2016 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in acute care setting, administer medications and treatment, manage care from admission to discharge, including thorough patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Phlebotomy and intravenous insertion
- Implement evidence based nursing protocols.
- Precept new nursing hires contributing positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Reduce hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Collaborate with all levels of staff with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitor patient conditions by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing, Advent Health
Orlando, FL 36 Hours/week
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely updates on critical patient information and facilitating optimal care coordination.
- Strengthened continuity of care by maintaining detailed records on each patient';s progress throughout their stay at the facility.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network Agency, Advent Health
Winter Park, FL 36 Hours/week
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Developed rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while promoting trust and open communication throughout their treatment journey.
- Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
COVID-19 FL Division of Emergency Management
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
Jacksonville, FL 48-60 Hours/week
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Emergency Response Strike Team-traveled throughout 13 counties testing communities, patients and staff for COVID-19.
- Collaborated with local agencies to develop a comprehensive COVID-19 emergency plan, ensuring seamless coordination during crises.
- Improved resource allocation by monitoring and analyzing COVID-19 case trends and adjusting team
priorities accordingly. - Mitigated risk of virus spread among team members through strict adherence to safety protocols and
personal protective equipment usage. - Assisted in implementation of mass vaccination efforts, expediting community protection against viruses.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
LPN/Registered Nurse/Unit Manager & Interim Assistant Director of Nursing
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Orlando, FL 40 Hours/week
02.2013 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide safe and efficient patient care. Monitored, documented, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions to attending physician.
- Monitored caseload of 30+ residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12-2014
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Basic suturing skills
- Effective written and verbal communication with team members, patients, and families
- Concise documentation and thorough patient assessments
- Phlebotomy, Intravenous placement
- EMR Systems- EPIC, Sunrise, Cerner, Point Click Care
- Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring
- Obtaining and evaluating medical histories, performing physical examinations, performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and ordering lab studies, radiographs, EKGs
- Multitasking Abilities
- Working collaboratively with all levels of staff including trainees and multidisciplinary staff
- Preceptor to students and new hires
- Medication and IV administration
- Acute care bedside nursing expertise
- Test Interpretations
Additional Information
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse #11025281, ANCC Certified AGACNP-BC #2023000040
- Registered Nurse Florida #9443479, Registered Nurse California #95183963, Registered Nurse New York #791135
- ACLS, Expiration 02/2027 BLS, Exp. 02/2027 NIH Stroke Scale, Exp. 11/2024
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
02.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing, Advent Health
10.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Nurse
American Mobile Network Agency, Advent Health
08.2020 - 10.2020
COVID-19 FL Division of Emergency Management
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
03.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, PCU Float Pool
Orlando Regional Medical Center
12.2016 - Current
LPN/Registered Nurse/Unit Manager & Interim Assistant Director of Nursing
Guardian Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2013 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University