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Teisha Hitchman

Somerset,NJ

Summary

Empathetic and devoted Registered Nurse with 8 years of diverse clinical experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Oncology units providing high quality patient care. Fast-learner, passionate, and seeking to leverage my skillset and dedication for nursing to continue delivering extraordinary customer service. Eager to bring my expertise back to nursing after a rejuvenating sabbatical.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Work Sabbatical

12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Took time off for mental health and experiencing work burn out.
  • Excited to return to nursing and providing care for patients.

Travel Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit

Lead Healthstaff
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Demonstrated versatility by working in multiple units, adapted quickly to new environments, protocols, and electronic health record systems, ensuring seamless integration into each unit, maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients' specific needs.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit

RWJ University Hospital Somerset
12.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed bariatric, GI, urology post-op patients while monitoring catheters, incision sites, and signs of bleeding or surgical complications.
  • Provided comprehensive care to patients undergoing cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, patient education, symptom management, and emotional support.
  • Maintained accurate documentation, including plan of care, medications administration, and progress notes.
  • Monitored and assessed patients for side effects, emergent complications, treatment response, quickly intervening and collaborating with physicians to coordinate appropriate interventions.

Registered Nurse Hematology/Oncology

Emory University Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2019
  • Proficiently administered chemotherapeutic biotherapy agents as directed by MD orders while being in accordance to the unit policies and OCNS.
  • Administered blood, blood product and intravenous transfusions, monitoring for adverse reactions, and providing support care.
  • Detected oncologic emergencies and knowing the interventions and actions needed to intervene and efficiently treat them.
  • Educated patients on disease processes, medications, procedures, when to seek medical assistance, and discharge instructions detailed to specific needs.

Registered Nurse Sub-Acute Rehab

Care One At Morris
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Prepared and administered enteral feedings.
  • Maintained direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, wound care, trach care, recording and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 30 patients in 8 hour shift.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ
05.2015

Skills

    • Teamwork and Collaboration
    • Problem-Solving
    • Empathy
    • Detail Oriented
      • Multitasking
      • Adaptability
      • Cultural Competence
      • Patient Education

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, New Jersey - 05/2024
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - 07/2024
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - 09/2024

Timeline

Work Sabbatical

12.2023 - 06.2024

Travel Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit

Lead Healthstaff
01.2022 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit

RWJ University Hospital Somerset
12.2019 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse Hematology/Oncology

Emory University Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2019

Registered Nurse Sub-Acute Rehab

Care One At Morris
08.2016 - 07.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Raritan Valley Community College

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