Teioka Hardin
Red Spings,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
UNC Southeastern
01.2024 - Current
- Currently work at Gibson Cancer Center in infusion clinic
- Start IV's and administer iron and other medications for certain autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, MS, and arthritis.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Streamlined infusion procedures by maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records to ensure proper tracking of treatments administered, responses observed, and adjustments made.
RN
UNC Southeastern
06.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
LPN
Pinnacle Travel Staffing
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked as LPN at Lumberton CI
- Triaged offenders before seeing provider
- Administered vaccines
- Performed medication passes and glucose checks daily.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
CNA Worker
Scotland Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Worked as CNA in float pool at Scotland Memorial Hospital.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Assisted in emergency situations under direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
CNA Worker
Native Angels
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Providing preventative care to residents, Built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members. Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake information
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients through active listening and empathetic engagement during difficult periods in their lives.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Light duty house chores.
- Facilitated positive communication between patients, families, and medical staff to maintain supportive environment.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes for special dietary needs or restrictions based on doctor recommendations or personal preferences.
CNA Worker
Fox Hollow Assisted Living
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Responsible for cleaning, bathing, feeding, and tending to residents in need.
- Go with residents to their doctors appointments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC12.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC05.2023
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Sampson Community College
Clinton07.2022
Associate of Arts -
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC06.2013
High School Diploma -
SandHoke Early College High School
Raeford, NC05.2013
Skills
- Procedure preparations
- IV setup
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient Discharge
- Infection control measures
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
Clinical Experience
- Clinical experience in the Emergency Department at Scotland for two clinical rotations. One rotation I was triaging clients that came into the emergency department. My other rotation I was working with a nurse who had assigned rooms. I triaged clients and I hooked up clients to telemetry and got vital signs. I started IV's and gave medicines.
- Clinical experience in the Emergency Department at Richmond Memorial for one rotation. I was assigned to a nurse who had rooms and we went in got vital signs and hooked them up to telemetry. We looked at their orders and completed them. We gave medicines by IV, pills, and shots.
- Precepted on Telemetry floor at Scotland. I have admitted and discharged clients, completed blood draws, passed medications, initiated condom catheter, discharged foley catheter, completed a head-to-toe assessment, and documented in their system.
References
- Gabrielle Jones- (910) 740-9177
- Sally Locklear- (910) 733-1719
- Jessica Bullard- (910) 736-3543
- Jessica Curtis- (813) 753-6100
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NCI/CPI- Noncrisis Intervention/Crisis Prevention Intervention
Timeline
RN
UNC Southeastern
01.2024 - Current
RN
UNC Southeastern
06.2023 - Current
LPN
Pinnacle Travel Staffing
11.2022 - 02.2023
CNA Worker
Scotland Memorial Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
CNA Worker
Fox Hollow Assisted Living
12.2017 - 08.2019
CNA Worker
Native Angels
08.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fayetteville State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Richmond Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Sampson Community College
Associate of Arts -
Sandhills Community College
High School Diploma -
SandHoke Early College High School
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- NCI/CPI- Noncrisis Intervention/Crisis Prevention Intervention
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