Tenisa Wells
Vicksburg,MS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in medication and IV administration, enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care and safety initiatives. Reduced patient falls by implementing evidence-based strategies and coordinated discharge planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans. Delivered timely interventions through critical assessments, ensuring compliance with level-of-care standards and promoting safety and quality improvement within healthcare settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Merit Health River Region
Vicksburg, MS
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and social workers on care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning for Merit Health River Region acute care patients.
- Reviewed charts for utilization management and level-of-care compliance.
Registered Nurse
Merit Health River Region
04.2011 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted culture of safety by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions, improving understanding and engagement in care processes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Promise Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed challenging patient situations with de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication.
- Advised patients and caregivers proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Executed evidence-based fall prevention strategies, contributing to a marked reduction in patient falls within the unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Claiborne County Medical Center
05.2008 - 04.2009
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in clear, accessible language.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented patient factors, including diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors, to inform treatment plan modifications.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Updated patient charts with therapy details to ensure accurate and current medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MSSkills
- Utilization review
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- EMR / EHR
- Cerner
- MorCare
- Ensocare
Accomplishments
- Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Merit Health River Region
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Merit Health River Region
04.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Promise Hospital
07.2009 - 07.2011
Registered Nurse
Claiborne County Medical Center
05.2008 - 04.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University