Tessa Paul
Flatrock,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Health
Columbus, IN
11.2000 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Proficient with Epic
- Empathetic
Certification
- BLS 1997 to present
- ACLS 1999 to present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Columbus Regional Health
11.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana State University
- BLS 1997 to present
- ACLS 1999 to present
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