Thaneka Strong
Manteca,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy as well as providing holistic high-quality patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Sitter
Nexus Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Communicated well with patients to identify and attend to needs.
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming.
- Anticipated patients' anxieties and answered relevant questions to comfort patients.
- Cleaned and straightened patient or resident living spaces.
- Used medical or administrative knowledge to explain policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Prepared patient refreshments and food trays.
- Took temperatures, blood pressure and weight to prepare patients for examinations.
- Restrained patients to prevent violence or injury while assisting physicians or nurses to administer treatments.
Student Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
Pearland, TX
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Communicated changes in patient clinical condition with physician.
- Used evidence-based assessment techniques and instruments in data collection.
- Compared expected and actual outcomes of care, identifying deviation from plan of care.
- Performed interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care and patient care outcome standards.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient condition.
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Student Nurse
UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Completed physical checks and monitored patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior.
- Restrained patients as needed to prevent injury and provide safe environment.
- Educated patients and families on variety of mental health illnesses.
- Applied deescalation techniques to assist patients with behavioral management.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
Student Nurse
Nexus Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Recommended interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
- Utilized holistic patient-centered nursing practices to contribute to positive health outcomes.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Determined learning needs of patients and families to develop appropriate teaching strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
Student Nurse
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Humble, TX
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted in the preparation and implementation of patient care plans.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Functioned as patient advocate by resolving patient and family concerns through appropriate actions.
- Identified significant changes or high-risk situations in patients' progress of treatment.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Gained experience providing patient care in a variety of settings.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
Student Nurse
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Educated patient and family members on symptom management and supportive treatments to improve continuity of care.
- Protected patients' rights and dignity by delivering care without judgment or discrimination.
- Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions to promote patient well-being.
Student Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Shenandoah , TX
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Gained experience providing patient care in a variety of settings.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
- Provided emotional support to patient and families during difficult times.
- Identified significant changes or high-risk situations in patients' progress of treatment.
- Obtained patient weight, vital signs and height to document information in charts.
Home Health Aide
Care.com Inc
Apple Valley, CA
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided support and personal services, enabling patients to stay in homes.
- Turned non-ambulatory patients regularly, supporting comfort and preventing bedsores.
- Monitored patient condition by taking measurements of temperature and blood pressure.
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene.
- Bathed patients and assisted with ADLs, promoting autonomy while monitoring safety.
- Changed bed linens and completed laundry tasks to maintain comfortable living quarters.
Special Needs Child Caregiver
24 Hour Home Care
Moreno Valley, CA
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Created plans to fulfill clients' physical and emotional demands and drive comfort.
- Engaged clients in conversation to understand physical and mental challenges.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals according to client's health plan.
- Recommended and initiated other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toilet habits.
- Read to children and taught them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts and songs.
- Promoted language development skills in non-verbal clients through reading and storytelling.
Home Health Aide
Independent Home Health Services
Chino Hills, CA
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Reviewed individualized care plans to drive continuity and consistency of care.
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
- Provided catheter care by emptying and recording intake and output.
- Followed procedures regarding infection prevention and control and handling of hazardous waste.
- Adhered to professional standards to protect reputation of home care agency.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate emergency procedures.
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene.
- Turned non-ambulatory patients regularly, supporting comfort and preventing bedsores.
- Provided support and personal services, enabling patients to stay in homes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA07-2021
High School Diploma -
Victor Valley High School
Victorville, CA05-2018
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- SBAR Communication
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Emergency Response
- Medication and IV Administration
- Meditech EHR Management
- Epic EHR Management
- HIPAA Education
Certification
- BLS Certification ~ American Heart Association | Issued Oct 12 2022 - Expires Oct 12, 2024
- Registered Nurse ~ Texas Board of Nursing | Issued Nov 10, 2023 - Expires Mar 31, 2026
- Registered Nurse ~ California Board of Registered Nursing | Issued Dec 19, 2023 - Expires Apr 30, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
05.2023 - 06.2023
Student Nurse
UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center
05.2023 - 06.2023
Patient Sitter
Nexus Children's Hospital
04.2023 - 10.2023
Student Nurse
Nexus Children's Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
The Woman's Hospital of Texas
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022
Home Health Aide
Care.com Inc
06.2020 - 03.2022
Special Needs Child Caregiver
24 Hour Home Care
06.2019 - 06.2020
Home Health Aide
Independent Home Health Services
06.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Riverside
High School Diploma -
Victor Valley High School
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