Tayawnna Gaither
Cayce,SC
Summary
Experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient assessment and care planning. Notable for using critical thinking to deliver comprehensive care and support patient advocacy in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist
Columbia, South Carolina
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and report changes to physicians.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable team and improving patient care standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MUSC Orangeburg
Orangeburg, South Carolina
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Delivered meals to patients in their rooms and provided feeding assistance.
- Repositioned residents using proper body mechanics, reducing risk of pressure ulcers.
- Supported activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation to promote resident independence.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Completed thorough patient records and communicated updates to healthcare team, ensuring continuity of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wildwood Downs
Columbia, SC
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported residents in daily living activities and personal care to enhance quality of life.
- Facilitated shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene for patients to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Delivered emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Science Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orangeburg Technical University
Orangeburg, SC07-2023
PCT/CNA - Patien Care Technician
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC06-2020
High School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School
Irmo, SC06-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient care planning
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration skills
- Ultrasound guided IV access
- Intraosseous access
- External jugular access
Certification
- TNCC
- ENPC
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist
09.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
MUSC Orangeburg
03.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wildwood Downs
09.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Science Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orangeburg Technical University
PCT/CNA - Patien Care Technician
Greenville Technical College
High School Diploma -
Dutch Fork High School