Tarminyka Redmond

I’m a nursing student at Pensacola State College pursuing my Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), with an expected graduation in August 2025. I’m passionate about delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to diverse patient populations. My educational journey is supported by a foundation of discipline, adaptability, and teamwork built during nine years of service in the U.S. Navy. I’m currently seeking opportunities as a Nurse Extern to enhance my clinical experience while contributing to excellent patient outcomes.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – National Institutes of Health

• United States Navy – Various Locations
• Logistics Specialist | Active Duty: 2013–2020 | Reserves: 2020–2022
• Led logistics and inventory operations serving over 2,000 personnel, ensuring accurate and safe distribution of essential supplies and protective gear—parallels nursing responsibilities for equipment handling and patient safety
• Maintained over $300K in assets and enforced safety protocols using the Enterprise Safety Application Management System (ESAMS)—similar to electronic documentation and compliance standards in healthcare
• Coordinated emergency drills (e.g., onboard fire drills), enhancing readiness and execution standards critical to acute patient care
• Inspected and corrected 47 workspaces, reducing hazards and preventing over $200K in external repair costs—aligning with nursing's role in fall prevention, environmental safety

• Student Nurse – Clinical Rotations
• Pensacola State College Partnerships | 2023–2025
• Assisted with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and basic wound care
• Monitored vital signs and intake/output; documented in patient charts
• Administered medications under supervision and followed MAR protocols
• Practiced infection control and PPE protocols
• Provided education and emotional support to patients and families
• Rotations in med-surg, maternal-child, mental health, and acute care

• NUR 1020C – Introduction to Nursing
• Learned foundational nursing skills including hygiene, mobility, safety, patient communication, and infection control. Introduced to patient care planning and documentation.
• NUR 1143C – Nursing Math and Pharmacology
• Developed skills in calculating medication dosages, understanding pharmacokinetics, and administering oral, IV, and IM medications safely. Practiced identifying side effects and preventing medication errors.
• NUR 1211C – Adult Health Nursing I
• Focused on common medical-surgical conditions and nursing responsibilities including wound care, IV therapy, post-op care, and prioritizing patient needs.
• NUR 2523C – Mental Health Nursing
• Explored care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Developed skills in therapeutic communication, de-escalation techniques, and understanding mood, thought, and behavior disorders.
• NUR 2214C – Adult Health Nursing II
• Provided care for patients with complex, multi-system disorders. Focused on cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, renal, and oncologic care. Strengthened time management and critical thinking.
• NUR 2440C – Maternal-Child Health Nursing
• Cared for pregnant patients, laboring mothers, newborns, and pediatric patients. Performed maternal assessments and patient teaching for families.
• NUR 2810C – Transitional Practice / Preceptorship (120 Hours)
• Completed a Preceptorship clinical rotation with an RN preceptor. Delivered full-spectrum care to assigned patients, documented in EHRs, participated in team rounds, and demonstrated professional readiness for practice.