Tawnya Clark
Pollok,TX
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessment and care plan development at Enhabit Home Health. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and interdisciplinary collaboration, reducing patient falls by 20%. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, fostering effective communication and understanding. Proficient in wound management and documentation accuracy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Enhabit Home Health
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in administering medications under supervision of registered nurses.
- Supported daily activities for patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation as required.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans effectively.
- Educated patients and families on health management post-discharge.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Charge Registered Nurse
Parkwood in the Pines Nursing Home
Lufkin, TX
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective pain management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions to develop and execute effective care strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate in Applied Science
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05.2004
License Practical Nurse
Bessemer Technical College
Bessemer, AL08.1996
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Care plan development
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient education
Critical thinking
Wound management
Documentation accuracy
Vital signs monitoring
Pain management
Fall prevention strategies
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Patient care
Wound care
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Physical assessments
Telemetry monitoring
Taking vitals
Certification
ACLS, PALS, BLS
Certifications
ACLS, PALS, BLS
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Parkwood in the Pines Nursing Home
02.2025 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Enhabit Home Health
Associate of Science - Associate in Applied Science
Wallace State Community College
License Practical Nurse
Bessemer Technical College