Tessa Gregg
Edmond,OK
Summary
I’ve worked almost 20 years in the healthcare field. I have vast knowledge in nursing from caring for rehabilitating patients to end of life care. I have experience with wound management ranging from stage 1 to non stage able wounds as well as wound vac therapy. Placing and maintaining IVs, ports and PICC lines, and administering IM and sub Q injections. NG placement and PEG tube feedings. Diabetic education , testing, and maintenance. Tracheostomy suctioning and care, breathing treatments and managing acute and chronic lung disease.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Humanity Hospice
2019.03 - 2021.04
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
RN Case Manager
Physician's Choice Hospice
2011.11 - 2019.03
- I had a long standing history with this amazing company
- I starting working as a case manager in 2011 with a company census of 63 patients, and after almost 7 years with them we have grown to over 370. Before my departure our census was over 500.
- I assess and care for terminally ill patients generally having less than 6 months to live
- I case manage patients and over see their care by a team of physicians, LPNs, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CHHAs
- I perform hands on skills such as wound care along with pain management
- I also educate patients and families on end of life expectations and the transitioning to end of life
- I collaborate with the entire team to best care for each Individual patient.
Skilled unit Coordinator
Golden Oaks Village
2008.08 - 2011.11
- I coordinated the skilled nursing unit of a large retirement village
- Performed daily assessments on patients receiving skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapies
- Daily tasks consisted of implementing new physician orders, administering medication, IV therapy, patient and family education, wound care, and assessing patients.
Staff RN
Mercy Health System
2005.05 - 2008.08
- I was staff RN on the rehabilitation unit
- I worked closely with physicians, PT, OT, ST on rehabilitating patients to return home or to previous living
- Daily tasks consisted of assessments, administering medications, wound care, and general patient care.
Education
BS in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK05.2005
Skills
- Case Management
- Mental health care
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric Nursing
- Home Health Care
- Palliative Care
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Counseling
- Hospice and palliative care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Critical Thinking
- Vitals monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Care Assessment
- Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medical Supply Management
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
RN 2005
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additional Information
Since November 2021 I have maintained and managed a small private group home caring for seniors on hospice. I’m looking to use my history and background to be a valuable asset to a company to assist with company growth as well as bridging the gap between corporate companies, providers and vendors
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Humanity Hospice
2019.03 - 2021.04
RN Case Manager
Physician's Choice Hospice
2011.11 - 2019.03
Skilled unit Coordinator
Golden Oaks Village
2008.08 - 2011.11
Staff RN
Mercy Health System
2005.05 - 2008.08
BS in Nursing -
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
RN 2005
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