Teresa Tanner
Huntsville
Summary
I am a nursing professional with over five years of experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. I am actively furthering my education through the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. My leadership skills include onboarding new employees, precepting students, and facilitating communication and education with families and caregivers of patients in the Neonatal ICU. I want to incorporate these skills into the new Progressive Charge Nurse position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
06.2019 - 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.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated parents and caregivers on diagnosis information, treatment, and home care techniques to maintain care consistency
- Assisted neonatologist or nurse practitioner in bedside procedures
- Neonatal care in the ICU from admission to discharge
- Collaborated with health care professionals on the plan of care for patients
- Orientated new employees to include new nursing graduates
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12-2005
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care plan development
- Patient management
- Family education
- Precepting
- Patient admission and discharge
- Orientation of new employees
Certification
- BLS certified
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital For Women & Children
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
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