Tanya Reece
Leicester,NC
Summary
Empathic, effective and motivated Registered Nurse able to combine clinical experience with compassion to meet challenges facing today's healthcare organizations. My experience spans from working on an 18 bed med surge observation floor to an 18 bed step down unit caring for critically ill patients. Looking to join medical team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of patient care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Hickory, NC
02.2024 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Case Manager
Humana
Asheville, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients in emergency situations.
Registered Nurse Neurology and Orthopedics
St Francis Memorial Hospital
Greenvil, SC
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Instructed patient and family on proper use and care of bandages, braces, splints and prostheses and verified patient and family readiness before discharge.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists, case managers and physicians during treatment, examination and testing.
- Documented patient histories, conditions, treatments, changes and responses and used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
- Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Utilizes clinical skills to coordinate, document and communicate all aspects of the utilization/benefit management program.
- Communicates with providers and other parties to facilitate care/treatment
- Assessment of Members through the use of clinical tools and information/data review, conducts comprehensive evaluation of member's needs and benefit plan eligibility for available integrated internal and external programs/services.
- Identifies and escalates quality of care issues through established channels.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nomad nursing Atrium Health
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare UNc Pardee
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Care
Unc Blue Ridge/Aya Healthcare
Morganton , NC
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of residents.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
Registered Medical Surgical/Progressive Care Nurse
Harris Regional Hospital
Sylva, NC
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared medical equipment to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
- Observed, evaluated, recorded and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of residents.
- Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Instructed patients on disease, treatment and care plan to enhance quality of life and promote positive attitude.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Progressive Car
Mission Hospital
Asheville, NC
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse /Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Spartanburg
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Medical Assistant/CNA
The Family Health Centers
Asheville , North Carolina
08.2010 - 10.2020
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients.
- Triage patients relay messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Medical Assistant
Beacon Healthcare
07.2006 - 08.2010
- Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pisgah Valley
Candler, NC
02.2002 - 05.2006
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement
Asheville , North Carolina
03.1999 - 03.2001
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College - Asheville
Asheville, NC06.2020
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
South College - Asheville
Asheville, NC06.2019
Skills
- Collecting vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Phlebotomy blood draws
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Catheter change and preparation
- Medication Administration
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Telephonic skills
Affiliations
- NSNA (National Student Nurses Association) active member, current
- 3.6 GPA-Deans List, 2019
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Catawba Valley Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Humana
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Neurology and Orthopedics
St Francis Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nomad nursing Atrium Health
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Aya Healthcare UNc Pardee
11.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse Cardiac Care
Unc Blue Ridge/Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Medical Surgical/Progressive Care Nurse
Harris Regional Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
Orthopedics Registered Nurse /Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
02.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nursing
11.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Progressive Car
Mission Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant/CNA
The Family Health Centers
08.2010 - 10.2020
Medical Assistant
Beacon Healthcare
07.2006 - 08.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pisgah Valley
02.2002 - 05.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement
03.1999 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College - Asheville
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
South College - Asheville
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