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TaWanna Grant-Felton, RN-BSN

Morrow,GA

Summary

Compassionate and caring Registered Nurse with exceptional Nursing Experience in Gastroenterology, Medical Surgical and Behavior Health. Comfortable in fast pace environments and able to critically think in emergent situations. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and a self motivated fast learner.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Navigator

Kaiser Permanente
10.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced patient experience by providing personalized care and addressing individual needs.
  • Improved patient outcomes through comprehensive education on treatment plans and medications.
  • Assisted in the development of nurse navigation program, streamlining patient care coordination.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and support services.
  • Assess and provide preoperative and post operative care for gastrointestinal and endoscopic procedures.
  • Perform various motility diagnostic procedures including esophageal manometry, 24hr pH studies, video capsule endoscopy.
  • Work with computer topography scans and x-rays to help diagnose liver disease in patients.
  • Perform Liver Elastography (Fibroscan)

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

WellStar
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • 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.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
  • Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

WellStar Spalding Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 09.2020
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.

Phlebotomist

Kaiser Permanente
06.2011 - 10.2018
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.

Phlebotomist PRN

Piedmont HealthCare
06.2015 - 02.2017
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.

Clinical Assistant

Urology Surgical Center
01.2008 - 04.2011
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Assisted patients with basic care needs.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of vital signs, symptoms, and medical histories for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Prepared patients for surgical procedures using sterile technique.
  • Assisted physicians with bladder biopsies, prostate biopsies, and vasectomies.

Education

High School Diploma -

George Washington Carver High School
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of West Georgia School of Nursing
Carrollton, GA
07.2014

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Bryman Education Center
Atlanta, GA
12.1992

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Patient Education
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Clinical assessment
  • Patient documentation
  • Care Coordination
  • CPR Certified
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Medication Administration (IV, PO, IM and Subcutaneous)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Intake and discharge
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Acute care expertise
  • Routine Examinations
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Collecting vitals
  • Wound Care (Certified Wound Care Associate)

Timeline

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

WellStar
03.2021 - 11.2022

Nurse Navigator

Kaiser Permanente
10.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

WellStar Spalding Regional Medical Center
01.2017 - 09.2020

Phlebotomist PRN

Piedmont HealthCare
06.2015 - 02.2017

Phlebotomist

Kaiser Permanente
06.2011 - 10.2018

Clinical Assistant

Urology Surgical Center
01.2008 - 04.2011

High School Diploma -

George Washington Carver High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of West Georgia School of Nursing

Certificate - Medical Assistant

Bryman Education Center
TaWanna Grant-Felton, RN-BSN