Teressa Pickett
Hampton,NV
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience and success in delivering outstanding care to Pediatric and Geriatric patients. Forward-thinking, resourceful and dedicated professional with excellent understanding of reporting, quality assurance and training needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Williamsburg Landing
Williamsburg, VA
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare Agency
Newport News, VA , Virginia
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified CNAs, LPNs, and RNs, by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Maintained compliance with ACHC standards in all areas of operations.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Case Manager for 15 to 25 clients and their respective private duty nurse.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.
- Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care.
Director of Nursing
Absolute Home Care
Hampton , Virginia
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Agency
Yorktown, Virginia
10.2011 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, ILBachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA06.2009
Skills
- Knowledge in DMAS forms
- Team building
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Coordination
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Gastrostomy Management
- Tracheostomy Management
- Wound Care Management
- Medication Reconciliation
- First Aid/CPR
- Referral Coordination
- Patient support
- Case Management
- Records Management
Affiliations
Virginia Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
Certification
- Certified to train candidates to become personal care aides, nursing aides and, medication aides.
- CPR/BLS certified
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Williamsburg Landing
12.2022 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Maxim Healthcare Agency
10.2018 - 06.2022
Director of Nursing
Absolute Home Care
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Agency
10.2011 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University