Tenisa Wells
Vicksburg,MS
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Merit Health River Region, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside unparalleled compassion and empathy. Advocating for my patients with a strong background in patient care coordination and healthcare management is imperative. I demonstrate expertise in clinical assessment, discharge planning, and patient safety. I'm known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to evolving needs, and delivering meaningful outcomes. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Merit Health River Region
04.2011 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Claiborne County Medical Center
05.2008 - 04.2009
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MSSkills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Lab result interpretation
- Maintaining privacy
- Electronic medical records management
- Patient care coordination
- Effective discharge strategy development
- Medical evaluation
- Patient care planning
- Care plan formulation
- Familiarity with healthcare policies
Accomplishments
- Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care. I performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Improved patient care by introducing health services for better outcomes
- 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.
- Achieved discharge planning by completing educational teaching with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved patient safety through effectively helping with transition of care
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
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