Tasha Thompson
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Enthusiastic Clinical Instructor with extensive bedside nursing care experience with a significant history of critical care nursing . Looking to obtain position as a Sub Acute , Medical Surgical Nurse , Step Down unit or Ambulatory Care Nurse . Sufficient knowledge of professional nursing standards, concepts, policies and practices. Friendly and compassionate individual with passion for teaching and deep understanding of clinical practices. Possesses in-depth knowledge of patient care and treatment protocols, combined with strong skills in communication and management .
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Instructor Telemetry and LTHC Facilities
Universal Training Institute
09.2018 - Current
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Provided hands-on training in essential nursing procedures, including G-Tubes, Tracheostomies, and IV Therapy, telemetry and wound care .
- Conducted discharge planning and comprehensive assessments to ensure seamless patient transitions.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2018 - 09.2024
- Administered medications using automated dispensing systems to ensure precise dosage and timing.
- Operated infusion pumps to deliver intravenous therapies, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and vital sign monitoring, to promote healing and recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- 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.
Assessment Coordinator
Health First
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Assess patients clinical needs against utilizing the Uniform Assessment System and established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the services provided are medically appropriate to members needs and aligned with benefit structure
- Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of managed long term support and services provided
- Develops, coordinates and assists in implementation of managed long term support and service program members' individualized plan of care
- Monitors patients medical care activities, regardless of the site of service, and outcomes for appropriateness and effectiveness
- Documents accurately and comprehensively based on the standards of practice and current organization policies
- Interacts and communicates with multidisciplinary teams either telephonically and/or in person striving for continuity and efficiency as the member is managed along the continuum of care
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Field Nurse Supervisor
CABS Home Care Services
11.2007 - 01.2013
- Assess and evaluate the physical, psycho-social and emotional states of patients in the community and develop patient specific care plans to promote health and safety
- Prepare initial 30 and 60 day progress reports on every patient to ascertain progress towards identified goals
- Supervise and evaluate personal care aides competencies to ensure optimal level of patient care
- Coordinate comprehensive health care and community based services, home visits and assessments
Field Nurse Supervisor
11.2000 - 09.2010
- Responsible for comprehensive assessment and care of a diverse client population
- Monitor quality of care provided via quality assurance systems
- Responsible for initiating the appropriate intervention and support for the patient and family
- Perform blood pressure and glucose monitoring and provide diabetic teaching to client base
- Participate in discharge planning
- Filing and completion of appropriate client case documentation within prescribed time and specified network accountability guidelines
Cardio Thoracic ICU Nurse
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
03.2003 - 05.2005
- Prepared for patient arrival utilizing Ventilators, N's Alarms, Pumps, Oxygen and Mist Tents
- Provided respirator and ventilator management and monitoring
- Assessed physical and emotional condition and intervene as appropriate while monitoring patient for signs such as hemorrhaging, reactions to prescribed medications/treatment, BP fluctuations, chest tube drainage/ status, and observed willingness to communicate
- Operated and monitored sophisticated medical equipment that kept track of major bodily functions
- Facilitated the proper insertion and monitoring of 'IV' lines and monitors
- Coordinated all patient health services on unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
06-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Muhlenberg School of Nursing Plainfield
06-2000
Skills
- ICU Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Medication Administration
- Laboratory Experience
- Nursing
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Performing physical assessments
- Learning management system proficiency
- Maintaining quality assurance standards
- Managing student schedules
- Maintaining patient safety standards
- Student preceptor
- Faculty collaboration
- Disease prevention strategies
- Excellent communication
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Received and maintain 99 % positive rating from students.
- Improved student outcomes 90 %
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Inspired students to pursue careers in specialties Medical Surgical and Step Down Units .
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- New Jersey Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
Additional Information
Advanced Nursing experience in ICU, Cardio Thoracic Step Down, Operating Room Experience. Nursing and helping people to feel and look their best is my passion. Fully certified and trained with all procedures performed in my Medical Spa.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Clinical Instructor Telemetry and LTHC Facilities
Universal Training Institute
09.2018 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
09.2018 - 09.2024
Assessment Coordinator
Health First
07.2013 - 06.2018
Field Nurse Supervisor
CABS Home Care Services
11.2007 - 01.2013
Cardio Thoracic ICU Nurse
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
03.2003 - 05.2005
Field Nurse Supervisor
11.2000 - 09.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Muhlenberg School of Nursing Plainfield
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- New Jersey Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
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