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Tawana Brown

Jacksonville,Florida

Summary

I have been in nursing for over 35 years in multiple roles, and have a vast exposure to multiple departments within the hospital through involvement with multi-disciplinary committees and projects. I am a multi-tasking Special Projects Coordinator well-known for successfully taking a project from the earliest stage to completion. I am pursuing a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. I am organized, detail-oriented, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Special Projects Coordinator

UF Health Jacksonville
08.2010 - Current
  • Have managed multiple processes including Moderate Sedation, Incidence Reports, and follow-up on all patient cultures for ED. The patient culture follow up involves evaluation of results, treatment, and interaction with the ED doctors for follow up plans. Frequently involves calls to patients to inform of ongoing care.
  • Managed special projects, ie celebrations such as Nurse Week, programs with outside vendors such as FOCUS, and Project Save Lives.
  • Member and chair of multiple committees, such as the Healthy Work Environment, and the city's Sexual Assault Interagency Council.
  • Ran the hospital's employee art program for 7 years, and organized and facilitated an employee wellness day for several years.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Staff Nurse

UF Health Jacksonville
08.1988 - 08.2010
  • Worked 2 years PRN floating to multiple 'step-down' floors. Worked 5 years on pediatric 'step-down' unit. Worked 15 years as an ED nurse.
  • Performed various nursing interventions as a registered nurse.

Staff Nurse

St. Lukes Jacksonville
08.1984 - 08.1991
  • Worked on 'step-down' floors and med-surg floors for 7 years. Worked as charge nurse intermittently, and as a resource nurse floating to various floors to assist.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
1989

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida Junior College
Jacksonville, FL
1984

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Florida Junior College
Jacksonville, FL
1981

Skills

  • Involved in EOC rounds for Regulatory Compliance
  • Event Coordination
  • Special Project Coordination
  • Podium presenter at several national nurses' conferences
  • Past chair of ED Quality Committee
  • Customer contact in many roles
  • Certified in Holistic Nursing
  • Trained writer for Magnet Accreditation
  • Chair of hospital Healthy Work Environment Committee for 5 years

Certification

Bachelor of Science in nursing

Certified Holistic Nurse

NRP Instructor

BLS Instructor

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Special Projects Coordinator

UF Health Jacksonville
08.2010 - Current

Staff Nurse

UF Health Jacksonville
08.1988 - 08.2010

Staff Nurse

St. Lukes Jacksonville
08.1984 - 08.1991

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

University of Florida

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida Junior College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Florida Junior College

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