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Tanya Griffin Cook

Springdale,AR

Summary

A registered nurse with 26 years of managerial, acute care and office setting experience that will utilize those experiences to provide quality and holistic care for patients.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse/Practice Manager

The Orthopedic Center at Northwest Health, Northwest Sports, Spine & Physical Medicine
Springdale, Arkansas
03.2014 - Current
  • Act as a liaison between surgeon, hospital administration
  • Performed direct patient care to include postoperative care and wound management
  • Coordinate plans for inpatient surgeries
  • Supervise an office staff of 8 to include Registration Technicians, Medical Assistants and a Radiology Technician
  • Oversee daily productivity and office finances.

Nurse Case Manager/Educator

The Community Clinic
Springdale, Arkansas
04.2013 - 03.2014
  • Acted as a liaison between physicians and community resources
  • Provided education for patients diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension and referred those patients for further treatment with a primary care physician.

Facility Administrator

DaVita Dialysis
Springdale, Arkansas
08.2011 - 04.2013
  • Acted as a liaison between Nephrologists and staff
  • Supervised and managed performance of 12 Registered Nurses and Dialysis Technicians
  • Created mechanisms to produce optimal clinical outcomes for patients
  • Established behaviors to promote financial well-being for the clinic.

Nurse Supervisor/Nurse Director

Northwest Medical Center
Springdale, Arkansas
01.1998 - 08.2011
  • Acted as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and hospital administration
  • Provided daily oversight for direct patient care and performed direct care when needed to include medication administration, ADL assistance, and medical record documentation
  • Managed 75 Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and Registration Technicians
  • Developed policies and action plans to improve care of patients

Nurse Supervisor

Life Care Center Of Gwinnett
Duluth, GA
09.1996 - 12.1998

Developed care plans for subacute patients.

Managed and supervised 18 licensed practical nurses, registered nurses and certified nurses assistants.

Advocated for patients, families and staff.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing

DeKalb College
06.1995

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Biology

Wesleyan College
Macon, GA
05.1992

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Decision Making
  • Care Coordination
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision

Accomplishments

Nurse Director of the year - 2005

Nurse of the month - September 2015

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Practice Manager

The Orthopedic Center at Northwest Health, Northwest Sports, Spine & Physical Medicine
03.2014 - Current

Nurse Case Manager/Educator

The Community Clinic
04.2013 - 03.2014

Facility Administrator

DaVita Dialysis
08.2011 - 04.2013

Nurse Supervisor/Nurse Director

Northwest Medical Center
01.1998 - 08.2011

Nurse Supervisor

Life Care Center Of Gwinnett
09.1996 - 12.1998

Associate Degree - Nursing

DeKalb College

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Biology

Wesleyan College
Tanya Griffin Cook