Tavia Wilson BSN, RN
Nashville,TN
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with strong experience in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit. Skilled in patient assessment, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Developed a passion for neonatal intensive care during nursing school practicum in the NICU and now eager to transition into a NICU RN role to apply clinical expertise, adaptability, and dedication to supporting newborns and their families in a specialized neonatal care environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
06.2025 - Current
- Participated in nurse residency program to enhance clinical skills.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in emergency response situations following established protocols.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during recovery, facilitating emotional well-being and recovery.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Managed chest tubes, high-flow nasal cannulas, Vapotherm, CPAP/BiPAP, continuous bladder irrigation, foley catheters, central lines, ports, NG tubes, G/J tubes
Senior Practicum- Level III NICU
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, Georgia
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed 138 hours of precepted clinical experience in a Level III-IV NICU caring for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Assessed and monitored neonates receiving high-flow nasal cannula and bubble CPAP respiratory support, ensuring proper positioning and fit of nasal cannulas and masks.
- Adjusted high-flow oxygen and bubble CPAP settings with RN preceptor to align with neonate’s clinical status and prescribed parameters, ensuring optimal respiratory support.
- Assisted with neonatal feedings and performed nasogastric (NG) tube insertion under RN preceptor supervision to ensure safe and effective nutrition delivery.
- Provided developmentally appropriate care, including diapering, bathing, feeding, burping, positioning, and supervised tummy time.
- Engaged in family-centered care, enhancing neonatal assessment, infection prevention, patient safety, and interdisciplinary communication skills.
Nurse Extern
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in patient care under a registered nurse supervision.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
- Obtained vital signs and checked the blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12-2024
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Patient assessment
- Infection prevention
- Patient care planning
- Problem solving
- Interdisciplinary communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Tennessee - License No. 289797 (Active)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Senior Practicum- Level III NICU
Memorial Health University Medical Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
Nurse Extern
Memorial Health University Medical Center
04.2024 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University