Tarris Edlow
Sumter,SC
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with over 10 years of experience in patient education and care coordination. Skilled in streamlining processes and implementing quality improvement initiatives that boost patient satisfaction and safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor
NHC Healthcare
Sumter, SC
12.2016 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and regulations.
- Coordinated patient care plans, promoting collaboration among interdisciplinary teams.
- Trained and mentored new LPNs, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care strategies as needed.
- Streamlined medication administration processes to improve accuracy and safety protocols.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing supervision techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with compassionate nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
- Managed staff schedules and assignments, optimizing resource allocation across units.
- Mitigated risks and managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring patient safety and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LPNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Optimized resource utilization through effective staffing management based on census fluctuations and skill mix requirements.
- Led quality improvement initiatives resulting in measurable improvements in patient satisfaction rates and clinical outcomes.
- Achieved high-quality patient outcomes by consistently monitoring and evaluating nursing interventions.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
LPN Charge Nurse
Lorien Mays Chapel
Timonium, MD
02.2008 - 05.2008
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Trained new LPNs on best practices and facility policies to enhance team performance.
- Coordinated with physicians to discuss treatment options and address patient concerns promptly.
- Managed medication administration processes to ensure safety and accuracy for all patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Keswick Nursing and Rehabilitation
Baltimore, MD
03.2002 - 04.2008
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- Facilitated family meetings to communicate care plans and involve families in decision-making processes.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for improved accuracy, reducing medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Evaluated staff performance through regular assessments, identifying areas for improvement and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning strategies and providing thorough patient education.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Trained new LPNs on best practices and facility policies to enhance team performance.
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Coordinated with physicians to discuss treatment options and address patient concerns promptly.
- Managed medication administration processes to ensure safety and accuracy for all patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD08-2001
Skills
- Nursing management
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Patient confidentiality
- Preventive care
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Mental health care
- Hospice care
- Patient education and advocacy
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Staff leadership
- Task delegation
- Staff supervision
- Patient counseling
- Emergency response
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
- Discharge planning
- Medical administration
- Treatment Planning
- Nursing assignments
- Electronic charting skills
- Teamwork
- Basic life support
- Effective communication
- Intravenous medications
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Delegation
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
NHC Healthcare
12.2016 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Lorien Mays Chapel
02.2008 - 05.2008
LPN Charge Nurse
Keswick Nursing and Rehabilitation
03.2002 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Howard Community College