TANYA GILL
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Committed to developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and providing excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Women's and Infants Hospital (Fastaff)
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
RN
Emory Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Avoided unnecessary complications through patient advocacy, proper positioning, and diligent review of condition and responses at regular intervals
- Minimized contamination by enforcing infection and prevention controls along with strict safety regulations for every procedure
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities such as workshops, conferences, and seminars.
RN - CVOR
Tufts Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in a high-volume trauma center setting
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of the unit team
- Operated medical equipment such as intravenous pumps, infusion devices, blood glucose monitors, electrocardiogram machines, defibrillators, ventilators, and suction machines.
RN - OR
Lawrence General Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Avoided unnecessary complications through patient advocacy, proper positioning, and diligent review of condition and responses at regular intervals
- Helped patients feel comfortable, explaining procedures, verifying consent, and alleviating concerns
- Managed circulation needs, handling overall nursing care of patients pre-, peri-, and post-op
- Communicated with patients' families regarding updates on their loved one's condition during surgery.
RN - OR
Eastern Maine Medical Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated with physicians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless communication during surgeries
- Provided preoperative and postoperative care for patients
- Optimized rooms for each procedure, following hospital practices and surgeon preferences.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
RN - OR
Appalachian Region Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Avoided unnecessary complications through patient advocacy, proper positioning, and diligent review of condition and responses at regular intervals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
RN - OR
SIH Herrin Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated with physicians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless communication during surgeries
- Monitored vital signs of patients during surgery
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
RN - Dialysis
Hermann Memorial
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Minimized risks associated with hemodialysis treatments by regularly inspecting machines for potential malfunctions or maintenance requirements before initiating therapy sessions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated laboratory results, such as blood chemistry and electrolyte levels, to monitor patients'' response to dialysis treatments and report any significant findings to the healthcare team.
RN - OR
HHS San Carlos Site Facility
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations
- Assisted CDC doctors with patient rounds.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
RN - OR
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone, and sitting surgical positions
- Prepared operating rooms by maneuvering operating room lamps for illumination and laying out sterile instruments and supplies on stainless steel tables, including gauze sponges, magnifying glasses, and medications
- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments, and documented care activities.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
RN - OR
Mercy St Vincent
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques
- Prepared operating rooms by maneuvering operating room lamps for illumination and laying out sterile instruments and supplies on stainless steel tables, including gauze sponges, magnifying glasses, and medications
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
RN Preferred Vascular
Preferred Vascular Group
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
RN
Emory Healthcare
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
- Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.
- Mentored new OR nurses, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective patient care strategies.
- Improved surgery efficiency with precise preparation and organization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Applied strong attention-to-detail when performing instrument counts before and after surgeries, reducing potential risks associated with retained foreign objects.
RN
Abbott Northwestern
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from preoperative to post-anesthesia recovery units by communicating effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Participated in ongoing education opportunities to expand knowledge of current best practices in RN Circulator roles.
RN
DCI
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs during dialysis procedures.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for patients with kidney failure by delivering timely and effective acute dialysis services.
- Troubleshot issues with dialysis machines promptly, minimizing downtime and potential risks to patient health.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring proper documentation of treatments, progress reports, and medical histories.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
RN
Piedmont Hospital
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Served as primary liaison between physicians and nursing staff, maintaining clear communication channels for optimal patient care delivery.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Led successful unit initiatives aimed at improving patient care delivery, such as the implementation of new nursing protocols or equipment.
RN
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
12.2005 - 02.2010
- Adhered to all regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance with healthcare standards and guidelines.
- Assisted in various surgical techniques, contributing to successful outcomes and decreased recovery times.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working across multiple specialties further expanding skillset.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient safety and satisfaction during procedures.
- Provided thorough documentation of each surgery, ensuring accurate records were maintained for future reference or audits.
- Evaluated patient readiness for surgery through thorough assessments, identifying potential risks or complications prior to procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - ASN
Isothermal Community College
Spindale, NC12.2005
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Infection Control
- Self-Reflection
- Critical Thinking
- Policy Implementation
- Assessment Skills
- Patient Safety
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
RN
Women's and Infants Hospital (Fastaff)
09.2024 - Current
RN
Emory Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
RN - CVOR
Tufts Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
RN - OR
Lawrence General Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
RN - OR
Eastern Maine Medical Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
RN - OR
Appalachian Region Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
RN - OR
SIH Herrin Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
RN - Dialysis
Hermann Memorial
08.2020 - 04.2021
RN - OR
HHS San Carlos Site Facility
02.2020 - 05.2020
RN - OR
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2020
RN - OR
Mercy St Vincent
05.2019 - 09.2019
RN Preferred Vascular
Preferred Vascular Group
04.2018 - 06.2019
RN
Emory Healthcare
07.2017 - 02.2018
RN
Abbott Northwestern
09.2016 - 04.2017
RN
Piedmont Hospital
06.2012 - 04.2013
RN
DCI
02.2010 - 06.2013
RN
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
12.2005 - 02.2010
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Associate of Arts - ASN
Isothermal Community College
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