Tesha Connors-robinson

• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for inmate/detainee and staff.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inmate/detainee.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges of inmates/detainees.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Improved inmate/detainee outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings; almost 8 years in home-care and almost 3 years and corrections.
• Provided emotional support to inmate/detainee during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Performed routine evaluations of each inmate/detainee status, needs, and preferences.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Enhanced inmate/detainee satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Addressed any concerns or questions posed by inmate/detainee promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care; I was nominated for the life-saving award at Strafford County Department of Corrections after successfully reviving an inmate/detainee who had overdosed and gone into cardiac arrest.
• Educated inmate/detainee on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Evaluated inmate/detainee to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Conducted thorough inmate/detainee assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
• Delivered updates in inmate/detainee status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
• Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Administered medications and injections to inmate/detainee.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Monitored inmate/detainee health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Reviewed inmate/detainee history when available, to verify conditions and current medications.
• Evaluated inmate/detainee histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Responded to inmate/detainee requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Delivered emotional support to inmate/detainee during challenging times.
• Provided inmate/detainee education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Coordinated inmate/detainee transfers to other facilities; rehab, community programs, or other correctional facilities
• Protected inmate/detainee and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

1. As a field nurse my responsibilities included collecting client health data and working with the patient/family in the patient's home.

• Working closely with RN's and teams to achieve goals.
• Always strive to provide outstanding care and possess the following qualities: detailed oriented, honesty, flexible, organized, open-minded, a team player, and have proficient computer skills.
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• Demonstrate organizational, prioritization and actively participating in problem solving, be empowered to expedite decisions, explore and recommend options and follow-up on outstanding issues related to my work.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and ensure compliance with policy and procedures which support the aligned departmental and organizational goals and business objectives.
• Collaborate with staff to assure that services are provided at quality levels consistent with professional standards and goals.
• Perform assigned quality assurance duties.
• Provision nursing care per professional standards including assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting the care provided in a prompt and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate team work, accountability, compassion and kindness with professionalism and customer service.
• Ensure protected health information is kept confidential.
• Report grievances and complaints made by clients, families, referral sources and other health care professionals.
• Report allegations of client abuse, neglect and/or misappropriation of client property.

2. As an Intake /Triage nurse my responsibilities ensured timely transition of referrals into admissions, identifying barriers and solving customer service and other issues through partnership with the team.

• Review, process and coordinate admissions serving as the clinical resource for the intake team.
• Perform and document primary triage and outreach services.
• Communicate effectively with accurate and appropriate information to the healthcare team regarding new referrals and clients.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the agency products and services, acuity capabilities and referral relationships.
• Maintain an understanding of all payer sources and impact on revenue.
• Support and facilitate a growth culture and ensure the growth and profitability of the agency through the responsible use of company resources & education to the community regarding our services.