Tantaneisha Spellman
Warren,MI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse for 16 years with strong leadership skills, background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving objectives regarding community and patient care outcomes. I have hands on leadership experience in developing and organizing fundraising events for underserved populations in my community for inner city youth and families with members living with lifelong medical conditions. As a clinician I have practiced with high standards committed to evidence based practices and align my efforts with the vision and mission of organizations that I have been employed under. I am known for safe and effective management of the adult patient population in level 1 trauma hospital settings collaborating with various healthcare team members with a commitment to providing compassionate and excellent care. I am a detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively be apart of community based committees, communicate with team members, patients and family, contribute to team success, and provide empathic compassionate care to patients and families. I am a hardworking and passionate clinician seeking to secure my ideal position as a FNP while enhancing medical knowledge and skills regarding disease process and management across the lifespan.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Progressive Care Unit, and Flex Pool
Corewell Healthcare System
07.2016 - Current
- Monitor, assess, and manage the care of up to 3 patients in a progressive care setting
- Collaborate with various members of the healthcare team to provide skilled care and support to patients and families who suffer from various diseases and comorbidities
- Work closely with respiratory therapist to manage patients on mechanical vents, BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, and Cold Flow Nasal Cannula
- Provide education to patients and families regarding disease processes to help manage their disease while at home
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Manage, monitor, and assess up to two patients in a mixed ICU setting
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Charge Nurse, Extended Acute Care/LTACH
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2017
- Supervise, support, and organize a unit of twenty-five patients, six nurses, and three nursing assistants while acting in a lead nurse role
- Act as lead nurse in rapid response situation or during a code blue and be a resource to other nurses for guidance in clinical practice
- Monitor, manage, and assess while providing skilled nursing care of up to five patients in a progressive care setting
- Collaborate with various members of the healthcare team to provide skilled care and support to patients and families who suffer from various diseases and comorbidities
- Work closely with respiratory therapist and PT/OT in order to wean patients from mechanical ventilators
- Promote wound healing and assist with providing physical rehabilitation to enable patients to progress to their optimal level of physical ability with the outcome of being discharged home to the families
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Henry Ford Health System
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Manage, monitor, and assess up to two patients in a mixed Neuro-ICU setting
- Collaborate with various members of the healthcare team to provide skilled care and support to patients and families who suffer from various diseases and comorbidities
- Utilize assessment tools such as Glasco Coma and NIH stroke scale as a guide to monitor and assess changes and progression in patients with traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and other neurological injuries and disorders in a critical care setting
- Work closely with respiratory therapist to manage patients on mechanical vents, BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula, and Cold Flow Nasal Cannula
- Manage patients on Insulin, Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerine, and various other titratable drips
- Monitor patients on telemetry, patients with Ventric drains, and others who have had complicated procedures
- Educate patients and families regarding disease process, pre, and post-surgical expectations while supporting patients and families during difficult periods during their ICU stay
Entrepreneur/Business Owner
Holistic Comfort Care LLC
01.2013 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Home Care Agency
- Start and operate an eight to ten thousand dollar a month home care agency
- Incorporate team building activities that created an atmosphere of family
- Oversee payroll, budget, and manage capital and revenue
- Advertise, recruit, and manage quality assurance program
- Home Care Agency
Charge Nurse, Neuro-ICU/Neuro Progressive Care
St. Mary’s of Michigan
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Manage, monitor, and assess up to two patients in a mixed Neuro-ICU setting
- Educate patients and families regarding disease process, pre, and post-surgical expectations while supporting patients and families during difficult periods during their ICU stay
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI12.2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Project Management
- Communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation
- Patient care planning
- Physical assessments
Clinical Experience
- Over twenty years of healthcare experience
- Progressive Care
- Entrepreneur/Business Owner
- Extended Acute Care
- Neuro Critical Care
Activities
- Vice Chair Sickle Cell Association of Saginaw Michigan
- Healthcare Ministry of New Covenant Christian Center
- Department Head of Teen Ministry, 'Girls of Divine Destiny' and 'Young Women Warriors' of New Covenant Christian Center
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-American Heart Association
National Institutes of Health Stoke Scale (NIHSS)-American Stroke Association
Licensure
Registered Nurse (RN)- State of Michigan
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
05.2019 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical Progressive Care Unit, and Flex Pool
Corewell Healthcare System
07.2016 - Current
Charge Nurse, Extended Acute Care/LTACH
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, Neuro ICU
Henry Ford Health System
03.2013 - 07.2016
Entrepreneur/Business Owner
Holistic Comfort Care LLC
01.2013 - 07.2016
Charge Nurse, Neuro-ICU/Neuro Progressive Care
St. Mary’s of Michigan
04.2010 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan, Flint
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saginaw Valley State University
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