Taraine Blackwood
Lansing,IL
Summary
To gain experience and knowledge in the healthcare industry. Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment . Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent, and dedicated patients. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor Infection Prevention
Archer Heights
Chicago, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Monitoring and prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare setting.
- Develop plans to protect patients from disease, including crisis plans and facility containment procedures.
- If an outbreak occurs, infection prevention nurse are responsible for managing the situation.
CNA/LPN/RN
Briar Place Nursing and Rehabilitation
Indian Head Park, IL
07.2016 - Current
- Maintain detailed record and report symptoms and changes in condition
- Complete required record keeping upon resident admission, discharged, transfer, chart, and document per facility
- Prepare and administer medication as order by physician and perform other drug administration function per established polices
- Direct the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
RN
South Suburban Hospital
Hazel Crest, Illinois
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Aid
South Suburban Rehabilitation
Homewood, IL
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Provide high quality patient care for patients living in acute care rehabilitation, feeding, bathing, dressing
- ADL
- ROM/POM
- Practice patient privacy and advocacy compliances
- Utilize assistive device when transferring heavy patients from one place to another
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Rasmussen University
Mokena, IL12.2022
License in Licensed Practical Nursing -
CAAN Academy of Nursing
01.2019
Skills
- Documentation
- Vitals Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Patient Teaching
- Infection Control
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
Additional Information
- Licensure and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) License, IL , Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Certification,South Suburban College(CNA) - South Holland, IL August 2010 to May 2011 .
- High School Diploma Thornton Township High School - Harvey, IL August 2006 to May 2010.
Timeline
RN Supervisor Infection Prevention
Archer Heights
08.2024 - Current
RN
South Suburban Hospital
11.2023 - 05.2024
CNA/LPN/RN
Briar Place Nursing and Rehabilitation
07.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Restorative Aid
South Suburban Rehabilitation
10.2012 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science -
Rasmussen University
License in Licensed Practical Nursing -
CAAN Academy of Nursing