Tarina Kay Anderson
Conehatta,MS
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
78
78
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Prime Care Nursing Incorporated
Jackson, MS
01.2004 - Current
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients reported changes to provider
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
Nurse Assessor, Private Duty Nurse, Care Manager
Oxford Healthcare
Jackson, MS
02.2013 - Current
- Analyzed key performance indicators to assess and manage risk, evaluating patient care and creating procedural changes to increase efficiency.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, appointments visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients.
Tribal Council Representative
Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians
Choctaw, Mississippi
07.2012 - 07.2021
- Established and communicated goals, objectives and performance standards for Tribal government.
- Chaired health committee and served in several committees making recommendations to improve policies, projects and spending allocations.
- Facilitated oversight and management of Tribal services when adopting ordinances, resolutions, policies and regulations to safeguard health, safety and welfare of current and future citizens.
- Drafted legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and established budgets.
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
- Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Nurse Assessor
CareScout
Waltham, MA
01.2013 - 07.2020
- Understand and evaluate individual's physical and cognitive status
- Assess individual's level of ADL and IADL dependency
- Develop comprehensive plan of care in cooperation with family and CareScout Care Advocate
- Evaluate home safety and make recommendations that can positively impact family's life and ability to age in place
- Perform facility evaluation by completing questionnaire to collect required information
Registered Nurse, ER Supervisor, Nurse Educator
Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians
Choctaw, United States
03.2012 - 07.2016
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within med/surg, primary care clinic and emergency to serve as informational resource to students.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Developed and revised clinical policy and procedures
- Assessed educational needs of trainees and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures.
Staff Registered Nurse
Crossgates River Oaks
Brandon, MS
05.2009 - 03.2012
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Conducted nursing assessment, triage, treatment and education for employee health concerns
Staff Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Jackson, Mississippi
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff Registered Nurse
Southern Healthcare
Jackson, MS
02.2002 - 01.2009
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
School Nurse
Pearl River Elementary School
Choctaw, Mississippi
08.2006 - 11.2008
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of over 300 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting assessment and provided recommendations..
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep student and facility charts updated.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Residential Center
Choctaw, Mississippi
09.1990 - 05.2006
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medication and wound care to long-term residents as prescribed by provider.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
BSN - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing
Hattiesburg, Mississippi12.1997
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian Missississippi05.1993
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, Mississippi08.1990
Diploma - High School
Choctaw Central High School
Philadelphia, Mississippi05.1988
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Care Assessment
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Supervision
- Employee Training Program
- Quality Assurance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Task Delegation
Affiliations
- Mississippi Nurse Association
- Emergency Nurses Association Lifetime Member
Certification
- CPR
- PALS
- ACLS
- SANE TRAINING
- PEDIATRIC SANE TRAINING
- Licensed Registered Nurse
Timeline
Nurse Assessor, Private Duty Nurse, Care Manager
Oxford Healthcare
02.2013 - Current
Nurse Assessor
CareScout
01.2013 - 07.2020
Tribal Council Representative
Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians
07.2012 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, ER Supervisor, Nurse Educator
Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians
03.2012 - 07.2016
Staff Registered Nurse
Crossgates River Oaks
05.2009 - 03.2012
Staff Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
01.2009 - 06.2010
School Nurse
Pearl River Elementary School
08.2006 - 11.2008
Staff Nurse
Prime Care Nursing Incorporated
01.2004 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Southern Healthcare
02.2002 - 01.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Residential Center
09.1990 - 05.2006
BSN - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Meridian Community College
Diploma - High School
Choctaw Central High School
- CPR
- PALS
- ACLS
- SANE TRAINING
- PEDIATRIC SANE TRAINING
- Licensed Registered Nurse
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