Terika Wells
Fate,Tx
Summary
Experienced registered nurse with strong leadership skills and 1.5 years of hands-on experience in home and hospital healthcare. Proficient in managing high acuity patients with diverse medical complexities. Seeking to utilize nursing expertise and managerial abilities to provide top-notch patient care and effective case management in a home health setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aviator Home Health
03.2025 - Current
- Manage case load of approximately 25 patients at a time to ensure they are receiving quality care and physician orders are being implemented and followed.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patient health and psychosocial needs to develop individualized care plans at start of care and recertifications.
- Coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Monitor patient progress and adapt care plans based on evolving needs and feedback.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medication management, and post-discharge care.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers to enhance understanding of care protocols.
- Supervise nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress in electronic medical records using Homecare - Homebase.
Registered Nurse
Sentido Health
03.2025 - Current
- Work one-on-one with pediatric patients that are medically complex.
- Assist patients with ADLs which include baths, oral care and peri care.
- Monitor vital signs and maintain records via Kantime.
- Provide tracheostomy care to maintain clean stoma sites.
- Perform tracheostomy changes once per week or PRN.
- Administer daily breathing treatment medications as prescribed.
- Administer patient medications via gastrostomy tube.
- Provide daily care to maintain a clean gastrostomy stoma site.
- Change gastrostomy tube PRN.
- Provide family support and education.
- Oriented and checked off competency skills for new hires in patients' homes.
Registered Nurse-Preceptor
Family First Homecare
04.2024 - Current
- Work one-on-one with pediatric patients that are medically complex.
- Assist patients with ADLs which include baths, oral care and peri care.
- Monitor vital signs and maintain records via Kantime.
- Provide tracheostomy care to maintain clean stoma sites.
- Perform tracheostomy changes once per week or PRN.
- Administer daily breathing treatment medications as prescribed.
- Administer patient medications.
- Provide daily care to maintain a clean gastrostomy stoma site.
- Change gastrostomy tube PRN.
- Provide family support and education.
- Improved patient/family satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and active listening skills.
- Oriented and checked off competency skills for new hires in patients' homes.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on procedures, equipment use, Kantime documentation and best practices to be used in patients' home.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- 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.
School Teacher
Smith Intermediate School
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed strong parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, resulting in better support for student needs.
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusivity, and personal responsibility among students.
- Boosted student confidence and problem-solving skills through engaging group work exercises.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives by participating in curriculum development committees and professional development workshops.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, enriching students'' learning experiences across subjects.
- Developed detailed knowledge of school's mathematics scope and sequence for all related levels to better serve students.
School Teacher
Doyline K-12 School
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Combined my knowledge of science and enthusiasm for teaching to inspire a passion for learning in the students.
- Conducted formative and summative student assessments to evaluate the students' learning capabilities/needs and adapted teaching methods to best fulfill their individual needs.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students and their parents.
- Integrated technology into the classroom as an instructional tool, such as the smartboard.
- Instructed more than 120 middle school students through lectures, discussions, and group learning.
- Established and Maintained strong effective working relationships with other staff members (teachers, social worker, counselor, administrators, parent liaison, etc. ) to increase students' success.
Medical Assistant
Willis Knighton - Pierremont
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Obtained patient medical history and vital signs, promptly recorded data in EHR and communicated patient concerns with their nurse.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices.
Home Health Aide
Outreach Healthcare Services
07.2013 - 11.2016
- Administered prescribed oral medications under written direction of physician or as directed by home health nurse.
- Changed dressings.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor or case manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana College
Pineville, LA12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX05.2010
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Health care plans
- Trach care and changes
- Ventilator management
- Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation
- Wound care
- Central line dressing changes/maintenance
- Venipuncture/ central line blood draws
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Texas, Ohio
- BLS
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aviator Home Health
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sentido Health
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse-Preceptor
Family First Homecare
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
01.2024 - 08.2024
School Teacher
Smith Intermediate School
02.2023 - 01.2024
School Teacher
Doyline K-12 School
08.2018 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Willis Knighton - Pierremont
04.2016 - 05.2018
Home Health Aide
Outreach Healthcare Services
07.2013 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Texas At Dallas
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