Cerner
Tellousse M. Thelusma
Registered Nurse
Hillside,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Conducted comprehensive SOC assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs to develop individualized care plans via OASIS model
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit- Part Time
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Registered Nurse-Per Diem
IntelyCare Agency
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
LPN, Long Term Care
IntelyCare Agency
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Record observations and document care provided and report changes in resident status to shift supervisor
- Assist physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary
- Assess and identify patients’ needs, in addition to implementing and monitoring the patient’s medical plan and treatment
- Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
LPN
VA Hospital Ambulatory Care
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Record and monitor vital signs
- Triage based on urgent and non-urgent
- Input patient info into EMR
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccine administration
- Initiated patient education plan, as prescribed by physician
- Teach patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provide referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.
LPN
VA Hospital COVID
03.2020 - 07.2020
- COVID-19 Screener
- Medication administration
- Data entry onto EMR
- Educated Veterans about signs/symptoms of COVID-19
- Performed COVID testing to all Veterans
- Phlebotomy
LPN
Atlantic Private Care
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Provide wound care
- Data entry
- Patient Education
- Medication administration
- Monitor and Record Vital Signs
LPN
Hackensack Meridian Health at Home
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Case manage patient clinical information
- Provide patient education
- Provide wound care (Dressings, wound vac, drains)
- Data entry
- Liaison between patient and physician
- Coordinate Revert and discharge from home care program
LPN
Chatham Hills Subacute Center
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Administer medications efficiently
- Perform injections
- Participate in monthly wellness meetings
- Effectively document resident medical status in electronic medical charts
- Transcribe MD orders
- Perform initial and yearly patient physical
LPN
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute; Morristown Hospital
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Perform IV infusion
- Administer medication efficiently
- Administer injections
- Assist MD with surgical procedures/ Transcribe MD orders
- Document all aspects of patient care in EMR
- Prepare patients with admission and discharge
- Perform patient initial and annual physical
LPN
Runnells Specialized Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepare and administer medication efficiently
- Work in conjunction with Unit Director
- Manage a range of post acute-care and rehab patients
- Perform G-Tube and Trach care
- Perform venipuncture and injections
- Clinical Experience
- G-tube/J-tube care
- Trach care
- Wound Care
- Colostomy Care
- Catheter care
- Drug Testing
- COVID testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL 06.2022 - 07.2023
Nurse Diploma - Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Plainfield, NJ 05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Union County College
Cranford, NJ 01.2021 - 05.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical School
Edison, NJ 07.2013 - 08.2014
Skills
Patient Assessments
Medication Administration
Admission and discharge
Chronic disease management
Preventive health
Trauma recovery
Strong clinical judgment
Oxygen saturation standards
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Preventive Healthcare
Software
Epic
Point Click Care
CPRS
BCMA
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Cardiac Drip Certification
02-2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit- Part Time
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
01.2023 - 07.2023
BLS
01-2023
IV Certification
01-2023
Registered Nurse-Per Diem
IntelyCare Agency
10.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
06.2022 - 07.2023
Nurse Diploma - Nursing
JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Science
Union County College
01.2021 - 05.2022
LPN
VA Hospital COVID
03.2020 - 07.2020
LPN
VA Hospital Ambulatory Care
12.2019 - 06.2022
LPN, Long Term Care
IntelyCare Agency
06.2019 - 10.2022
LPN
Atlantic Private Care
05.2019 - 07.2020
LPN
Hackensack Meridian Health at Home
06.2018 - 04.2019
LPN
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute; Morristown Hospital
12.2016 - 04.2018
LPN
Chatham Hills Subacute Center
09.2016 - 06.2018
LPN
Runnells Specialized Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2017
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical School
07.2013 - 08.2014
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