Thomasena Caldwell
Tampa,USA
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
3840 Artmore Grove
09.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs, documented changes, and reported critical findings to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication usage, and preventive care practices.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on clinical procedures and facility protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and inform treatment decisions.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and communication of patient information.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered nurse
Kindred Hospital South Tampa
01.2018 - 02.2025
- Perform physical exams and assessment and health histories, Provide health promotion counseling and education, administer medication, wound care and numerous other personal interventions, Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about medications, coordinate care , in collaboration with a wide array of health care professionals, direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare professionals like Lpns and nurse assistants.
Registered nurse
Florida Hospital at Connerton, LTAC
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity, monitor record and report symptoms or changes in patient condition, maintain accurate detailed reports and records, consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan and implement and evaluate patient care plans and record patients medical information, Instruct individuals and family members on topics such as health education and develop health improvement programs
Registered Nurse
Quest Inc.
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. title:nurse, registered Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Registered Nurse
Fletcher Health and Rehabilitation
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Promotes patient independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
Registered Nurse
Integrity Home Health
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Professionally greet visitors, answer telephones and direct patient call bells to appropriate staff Prepared and organized patient’s records by filing all documentation in appropriate areas of the chart as established by hospital policies and procedures. Handled and distributed confidential patient information. Promptly processed and transcribed physician orders with working knowledge of medical terminology and made patient records available for nurse review following initial transcription. Enthusiastically oversee and maintain strict confidential medical correspondence & accurately transcribe practitioners' diagnoses and recommendations Diligently perform various duties while utilizing many modes of communication, computer and clerical skills, as well as scheduling and confirming patients' appointments, surgeries, and medical consultations Prepared and organized patient’s records by filing all documentation in appropriate areas of the chart as established by hospital policies and procedures. Trained new employees on inventory management, (ICU/Trauma) policies & procedures, and standard unit operation. Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease
Health Unit Coordinator
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL
09.2010 - 06.2014
- Increased patient and employee satisfaction by providing exceptional service and effectively communicating unresolved complaints to proper team member. Prepared and organized patient’s records by filing all documentation in appropriate areas of the chart as established by hospital policies and procedures. Handled and distributed confidential patient information. Promptly processed and transcribed physician orders with working knowledge of medical terminology and made patient records available for nurse review following initial transcription. Adequately relayed priority, illegible, incomplete/non-approved orders to Clinical Coordinator in a timely manner. Assisted with coordination of patient admissions/discharges using bed assignment software and arranging transfer accommodations by collaborating with Clinical Coordinator and nurses to ensure all documents are received and completed accurately. Trained new employees on medical software for processing orders and standard unit operation.
Health Unit Coordinator
William Beaumont Hospital, Troy MI
Troy, MI
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Increased patient and employee satisfaction by providing exceptional service and effectively communicating unresolved complaints to proper team member. Prepared and organized patient’s records by filing all documentation in appropriate areas of the chart as established by hospital policies and procedures. Handled and distributed confidential patient information. Promptly processed and transcribed physician orders with working knowledge of medical terminology and made patient records available for nurse review following initial transcription. Adequately relayed priority, illegible, incomplete/non-approved orders to Clinical Coordinator in a timely manner. Assisted with coordination of patient admissions/discharges using bed assignment software and arranging transfer accommodations by collaborating with Clinical Coordinator and nurses to ensure all documents are received and completed accurately. Trained new employees on medical software for processing orders and standard unit operation.
Medical Assistant
Dry Larry Reid Southfield, MI
Southfield, MI
01.1995 - 01.2010
- Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy family medical practice. Assist seven MDs as well as PA and RN team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of office. Key Results: Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing, billing and bookkeeping) that allowed doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients. Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing venipunctures, injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests (e.g., EKGs, immunoassays, chemistry analysis, urinalysis). Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Program - undefined
Kaplan University online School of Nursing
08.2018
Associate's Degree Program - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing at ITT Technical Institute
Tampa, FL12.2013
Affiliations
Florida Student Nurses Association/FSNA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Registered nurse
Kindred Hospital South Tampa
01.2018 - 02.2025
Registered nurse
Florida Hospital at Connerton, LTAC
11.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Quest Inc.
02.2015 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Fletcher Health and Rehabilitation
11.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
Integrity Home Health
06.2014 - 02.2015
Health Unit Coordinator
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL
09.2010 - 06.2014
Health Unit Coordinator
William Beaumont Hospital, Troy MI
01.2001 - 01.2010
Medical Assistant
Dry Larry Reid Southfield, MI
01.1995 - 01.2010
Bachelor's Degree Program - undefined
Kaplan University online School of Nursing
Associate's Degree Program - Nursing
Breckinridge School of Nursing at ITT Technical Institute