Teneidra Watkins
Pine Bluff,AR
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience! I am a current Family Nurse Practitioner student at Chamberlain University. I have served in managerial roles in the past as the Schedule Coordinator and the Director of Nursing. Due to the demands of graduate school, I resigned from management to ensure that I successfully complete graduate school. I am currently working as a Charge Nurse in a long-term care facility. The flexibility of not being in a managerial role works well with my class schedule. I am dedicated to providing a high quality of care to promote positive patient outcomes!
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Blossoms At White Hall
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Director of Nursing
Trinity Village Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Nursing Staff Coordinator
Trinity Village Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Reviewed and adjudicated requests for PTO, vacation, maternity leave and both paid and unpaid leaves of absences.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Optimized shift assignments by assessing individual nurse skillsets and matching them with appropriate units or specialties.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Maintained accurate attendance records and assisted with disciplinary processes in cases of excessive absences or tardiness.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by recognizing exceptional performance among team members.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity Village Medical Center
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory guidelines governing the practice of nursing within the facility environment at all times.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR05.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR03.2016
Associate Degree in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR05.2013
High School Diploma -
Pine Bluff High School
Pine Bluff, AR05.2007
Skills
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Acute care expertise
- Medical Screening
- Documentation and Charting
- Long-Term Care
- EMR / EHR
- Indirect Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- ADL Assistance
- Chart updating
- Vitals monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Blossoms At White Hall
06.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Trinity Village Medical Center
03.2021 - 07.2022
Nursing Staff Coordinator
Trinity Village Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2021
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity Village Medical Center
03.2014 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Associate Degree in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
High School Diploma -
Pine Bluff High School
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