Taquina Hall
Lusby,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Abella Medical Staffing
04.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Nursing Care Services
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Earth Angels For Inc
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Calvert Nursing Center
05.2004 - 08.2018
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA06.2022
Diploma Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA05.2014
Skills
- Dementia Knowledge
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Transcribing Orders
- Flexible and Adaptable
- HIPAA Compliance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Charting and Recording
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Mary’s Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Abella Medical Staffing
04.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Nursing Care Services
08.2020 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Earth Angels For Inc
08.2018 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Calvert Nursing Center
05.2004 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Diploma Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
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