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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
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
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
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
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, IL

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
12.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2009

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

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