Teresa Bland
Wheeling,WV
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse with extensive experience. Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Glen Dale, WV
04.2003 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, enhancing patient safety measures.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinated surgical team activities to ensure efficient operating room workflow.
- Managed surgical instruments and supplies, maintaining sterile environment and readiness.
- Facilitated communication between surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers throughout procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by proficiently handling various types of surgeries across diverse specialties such as orthopedic, general, cardiovascular, or neurosurgery cases.
- Ensured optimal patient care by continuously monitoring vital signs during surgery and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Supported anesthesia providers with patient induction, monitoring anesthesia levels, and ensuring appropriate recovery post surgery.
- Maintained accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout surgery to prevent any retained items postoperatively.
Registered Nurse
WVU Wheeling Hospital
Wheeling, West Virginia
07.1987 - 04.2003
- Led surgical teams to enhance patient safety and optimize surgical outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care during surgeries.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded swiftly to changes during procedures.
- Streamlined equipment preparation processes, improving operational efficiency in the surgical suite.
- Conducted training sessions on new surgical technologies and equipment for nursing staff.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting in emergency situations during surgery.
- Enhanced surgical team performance by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Reduced infection rates through diligent adherence to aseptic techniques and strict infection control protocols.
- Safeguarded patients'' rights to privacy by maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of their medical information.
- Streamlined the surgical process by coordinating with ancillary departments such as pharmacy, radiology, laboratory services, and medical records.
- Provided mentoring support for new graduate nurses entering the perioperative setting, fostering positive learning environments that encouraged skill development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital policies.
- Assisted in reducing costs associated with operating room supplies by regularly auditing inventory levels and minimizing waste materials during surgeries.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information, and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
WVNCC
Wheeling05-1997
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Glen Dale, WV05-1987
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Infection prevention strategies
- Clinical patient monitoring
- Mentoring students
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient care planning and education
- Diagnostic result evaluation
- Electronic medical record systems
- Conducting EKGs
- Pre-operative assessment skills
- Patient evaluation nurse
- Cardiac catheterization nurse
- Operating room circulator
Accomplishments
Shining Star recipient
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Saving
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
- Advanced Arrhythmia
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - Current
Registered Nurse
WVU Wheeling Hospital
07.1987 - 04.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
WVNCC
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School