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Tanjula Watson

Cordova, TN,United States

Summary

Compassionate and detail oriented Registered Nurse with 14+ years of experience in direct patient centered care, care coordination, and clinical decision making across acute and rehabilitative settings. Proven ability to assess patient needs, prioritize care, and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams in fast paced environments. Skilled in patient education, clinical documentation, and care transitions. Adept at leveraging technology and clinical expertise to support remote patient monitoring, and telehealth services. Committed to delivering high quality, patient centered care while improving outcomes and operational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Certified Medical
Cordova , TN
08.2018 - Current
  • Deliver patient centered care with focus on coordination and outcomes .
  • Multiple healthcare settings, including stepdown, rehabilitation, (LTC )nursing homes, and psychiatric units.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.

• Coordinate care transitions across multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe discharge and prevent avoidable re-admissions.

• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses and documenting outcomes accurately in EHR systems.

• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to adjust care plans and improve patient outcomes.

• Provide patient and family education contributing to improved treatment adherence and reduced hospital readmissions.

  • Utilization of EHR for tracking outcomes
  • Collaborated virtually with providers.

Registered Nurse- Stepdown Unit (Travel Contact)

Trusted Resource Associates (St Francis Bartlett Hosital)
Bartlett TN
02.2022 - 04.2024

• Provided nursing support in high-acuity stepdown units.

• Delivered patient-centered care while adapting quickly to new systems and protocols.

• Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation to support continuity of care.

• Assisted in care coordination and discharge planning to ensure safe transitions and re-admission prevention strategies.

Registered Nurse, ICU / Stepdown

Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
04.2019 - 06.2021

• Managed care for critically ill patients transitioning from ICU, ensuring stability and appropriate interventions.

• Administered IV medications, blood products, and advanced treatments while closely monitoring patient responses.

• Recognized and responded to emergency situations with rapid clinical decision-making.

• Precepted and mentored new nurses and student nurses, supporting onboarding and competency development.

• Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and discharge readiness to reduce hospital re-admissions.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

St. Francis Bartlett
Bartlett, TN
07.2017 - 05.2019

• Managed care for patients with complex conditions including heart failure, ESRD, and coronary artery disease.

• Coordinated care as Charge Nurse, including staff assignments and communication with providers and departments.

• Monitored post-operative patients, managed PCA pumps, and ensured adherence to treatment plans.

• Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and lifestyle modifications.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Medical Staffing
Cordova, TN
10.2011 - 04.2017

• Provided direct patient centered care including vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and catheterization.

• Documented patient data accurately to support treatment planning and outcomes.

• Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining continuity of care.

• Communicated patient status changes promptly to the healthcare team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
04.2026

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Phillip Community College
West Helena, AR
05.2017

LPN - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Memphis , TN
12.2011

Skills

    CORE SKILLS

    Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring

    Care Coordination

    Patient Triage & Clinical Assessment

    Electronic Health Records (EHR) Documentation

    Medication Administration & Reconciliation

    Discharge Planning & Transitional Care

    Interdisciplinary Collaboration

    Patient & Family Education

    Quality & Compliance Standards

    Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

    Adaptability in Virtual Environments

    Strong Written & Verbal Communication

    TECHNICAL SKILLS

    Epic, Cerner

    Microsoft Office Suite

    Secure messaging & remote documentation tools

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Additional Information

CARE MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Chronic disease management (CHF, ESRD, etc.)
  • High-risk patient monitoring
  • Readmission prevention strategies
  • Discharge planning & transitional care coordination

Timeline

Registered Nurse- Stepdown Unit (Travel Contact)

Trusted Resource Associates (St Francis Bartlett Hosital)
02.2022 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse, ICU / Stepdown

Baptist Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Certified Medical
08.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

St. Francis Bartlett
07.2017 - 05.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Medical Staffing
10.2011 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Phillip Community College

LPN - Nursing

Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Tanjula Watson