Tellish Matthews
Franklin,LA
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Manager with a proven track record at Allcare Professional Solutions, enhancing patient care through effective communication and staff development. Expert in medication administration and fostering patient education, I significantly improved compliance and patient outcomes. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and adept at building trust with patients, I excel in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Nurse
Home Health Care 2000
05.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult situations, fostering trust and open communication.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers for timely referrals to specialists or additional services as needed.
- Managed wound care effectively, preventing infection and promoting proper healing techniques.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinical Manager
Allcare Professional Solutions
04.2018 - Current
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services,Medication management and patient care.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively to ensure sufficient staffing levels and the availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate seamless patient care across various medical specialties.
LVN Floor Nurse
Quality Correctional Health Care
02.2015 - 02.2024
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morgan City High Shool
Morgan City, LA05-1990
Skills
- Vitals collection
- Disease prevention strategies
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- CPR/AED
- Blood draw and sample collection
Timeline
Field Nurse
Home Health Care 2000
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Manager
Allcare Professional Solutions
04.2018 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Quality Correctional Health Care
02.2015 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Morgan City High Shool
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