Teneshia Womack
Oakfield,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
OU Medical Health Science Center
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
East Tennessee State University
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Registered Nurse
West Tennessee Healthcare
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
LPN IV
West Tennessee Healthcare
08.2007 - 05.2020
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Technology Center
Brownsville, TN08.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Epic, Cerner, Meditech use
Certification
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Telemetry Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
09.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
OU Medical Health Science Center
10.2021 - 08.2023
Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor
East Tennessee State University
02.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
West Tennessee Healthcare
05.2020 - 12.2021
LPN IV
West Tennessee Healthcare
08.2007 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee Technology Center
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