Telisha MCBRIDE
LANETT,Al
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive ICU and IVR experience, skilled in managing critical care patients and delivering intensive therapeutic interventions. Strong clinical abilities complemented by a proven capacity to build rapport with patients and their families, ensuring best-in-class patient care. Demonstrates excellence in end-of-life care, pain management, and facilitating advance care planning discussions. Recognized for providing emotional support and grief counseling to families during challenging times.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, ICU
WellStar West Ga Medical Center
Lagrange, GA
02.2019 - Current
- Received specialized training in critical care management, including hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management.
- Assisted with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, and central line placement.
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and emergency procedures (e.g., ACLS, CRRT).
- Implemented advanced life support techniques to stabilize patients during emergencies.
- Managed catheters, vasoactive drug administration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube care.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient progress in electronic medical records.
- Analyzed lab results to assess patient responses to therapy and medication changes.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Served as a preceptor, orienting new RN staff to unit protocols and best practices.
- Participated in ICU performance improvement initiatives.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult diagnoses and life-threatening conditions.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
WellStar West Ga
Lagrange, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, explained procedures, and addressed questions to ensure informed consent, while documenting findings in medical records.
- Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures, monitoring vital signs and administering anesthetics as needed before, during, and after the procedure.
- Recognized potential complications, responded promptly, and provided life-saving interventions during procedures and recovery.
- Administered medications and contrast agents, ensuring proper preparation and dosing for procedures.
Co-Chair
Shared Leadership ICU WWGMC
Lagrange, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Co-Chair, ICU Unit Council.
- Active participation in Best Practice Forum, Healthy Work Environment Council, Nurse Wellbeing Council, Profession Development Council, Workplace Safety Committee, Mortality Review, MUSIC, HAI Committee, RN Resident Mentor, Transformational Leadership Council
- Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Project Based Planning
Cardiovascular Procedural Nurse
Dr. A. Rajeev
Lagrange, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Pre-procedural assessment, collection of history, as well as lab work, and IV access.
- Performed conscious sedation using medications such as fentanyl and midazolam, while monitoring the cardiac and respiratory status of the patient using appropriate interventions and medications when necessary.
- Post-procedural monitoring, assistance with discharge and follow up
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
SUSCC
Lagrange, GA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Addressed student concerns, providing academic and professional support while fostering their growth.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate student participation in patient care and ensure effective learning experiences.
- Delegated patient assignments based on students' learning needs and patient assessments.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to maximize learning and comprehension.
- Evaluated student performance, offering constructive feedback to enhance professional development.
- Monitored attendance to ensure compliance with university regulations and patient safety standards.
- Educated and mentored students, guiding them through academic and personal challenges.
- Supervised students during medication administration and taught emergency interventions and head-to-toe assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
01-2025
Associates Degree - Nursing
SUSCC
12-2018
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Compassionate Care
- Treatment Planning
- Life-sustaining machines
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Airway Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Conscious sedation
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Evaluating student performance
- Mentoring proficiency
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Recipient Nov 2020
- Shining Star Award June 2021
- AJC Celebrating Nurses Award nominee 2022
- Daisy Award Recipient July 2023
- Shining Star Award July 2023
- Nurse of the Year WellStar Nov 2023
Certification
- BLS and ACLS certified
- NIHSS certified
- Continued education and certification in Critical Care
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse
WellStar West Ga
08.2024 - Current
Co-Chair
Shared Leadership ICU WWGMC
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
SUSCC
08.2024 - 01.2025
Cardiovascular Procedural Nurse
Dr. A. Rajeev
04.2023 - Current
RN, ICU
WellStar West Ga Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
Associates Degree - Nursing
SUSCC
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
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