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Tawana Powell

New Castle,DE

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 10+ years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented Nurse with 10+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with emergency/critical care specialty.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

LBH Grace Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Toms River Community Medical Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HMH JFK University Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

AHC Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Wilmington Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Salem Medical Center
09.2008 - 09.2021
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

LPN

Friends Village At Woodstown
06.2004 - 08.2008
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.

LPN

Southgate Living Center
01.2002 - 09.2004
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Salem Community College
Penns Grove, NJ
05.2018

Practical Nursing

Salem Community College
Penns Grove, NJ
08.2002

High School Diploma -

Penns Grove High School
Carneys Point, NJ
06.1994

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Acute care expertise
  • Patient Examination
  • Well visit procedures
  • Patient Care Oversight

Software

CERNER, EPIC

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

LBH Grace Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Toms River Community Medical Center
11.2022 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

HMH JFK University Medical Center
06.2022 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

AHC Shady Grove Medical Center
03.2022 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Wilmington Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Salem Medical Center
09.2008 - 09.2021

LPN

Friends Village At Woodstown
06.2004 - 08.2008

LPN

Southgate Living Center
01.2002 - 09.2004

Associate of Science - Nursing

Salem Community College

Practical Nursing

Salem Community College

High School Diploma -

Penns Grove High School
Tawana Powell