Tessa Mayhew
Norfolk,VA
Summary
I completed my Bachelor's of Science in Nursing at Northwest Florida State College in August 2018 and my Associate's of Science in Nursing in May 2016. I currently work PRN on a Medical-Surgical-Oncology unit at HCA Florida Fort-Walton Destin Hospital where I have been an employee for seven years. I have worked both day shift, night shift, and worked as a full time Charge Nurse from September 2020 to May 2022. I stepped down from the Charge Nurse position and decided to work PRN in May 2022 when I accepted a full time on call Registered Nurse position with Gentiva Hospice. I am moving to Norfolk, Virginia in the next few weeks and looking forward to continuing a rewarding and fulfilling career as a Registered Nurse. I hold certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration, midline catheter insertion, and I am a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical-Oncology
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
04.2017 - Current
- Managed care of diverse patient populations with a 6:1 ratio on a 33 bed unit.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and addressing individual needs.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to professional growth.
- Streamlined documentation procedures, ensuring accurate and timely updates in electronic medical records.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient''s unique circumstances.
- Provided education on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques for both patients and families.
Charge Nurse Medical-Surgical and Oncology
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL2016
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL2014
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Patient and family education and advocacy
- Patient Safety
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Quality control
- Telemetry monitoring
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
Certification
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
- Midline Insertion
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Gentiva Hospice
05.2022 - 02.2024
Charge Nurse Medical-Surgical and Oncology
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
09.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical-Oncology
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
04.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwest Florida State College
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Florida State College
- Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
- Midline Insertion
- Basic Life Support
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