Tia Akers, RN
Pine Ridge,SD
Summary
Dynamic Program Director at Psychiatric Medical Care with expertise in compliance monitoring and healthcare operations. Proven track record in developing strategic plans and enhancing community engagement. Skilled in relationship building and documentation, ensuring program success and adherence to regulatory standards. Committed to fostering effective communication and innovative solutions in patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director
Psychiatric Medical Care
Martin, South Dakota
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained communication with clients throughout their involvement in the program.
- Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
- Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
- Ensured compliance with organizational standards and applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory standards in all program activities and documentation.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and clinical staff members.
- Monitored program performance and prepared reports for management review.
- Managed daily operations of psychiatric programs to ensure effective patient support.
Clinical Nurse
Horizon Health
Martin, South Dakota
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in dynamic healthcare settings.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health history accurately.
- Utilized electronic health records for maintaining accurate patient information and documentation.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
Clinical Nurse
Indian Health Service
Pine Ridge , SD
05.2015 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in dynamic healthcare settings.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health history accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering trust and comfort during treatment.
- Utilized electronic health records for maintaining accurate patient information and documentation.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on nursing best practices.
- Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while providing compassionate care.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
- Assessed patient pain levels, implementing appropriate pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College of Health Sciences
Lincoln, NE12-2014
Skills
- Program management
- Compliance monitoring
- Healthcare operations
- Team collaboration
- Customer service experience
- Recruitment and hiring
- Community engagement
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Psychiatric Medical Care Tier 2 award through the 3C Rewards & Recognition Program
Certification
- Basic Life Support 2011-Present
- Registered Nurse in Multi-State (Compact), License number R045208, 2015-present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Director
Psychiatric Medical Care
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse
Horizon Health
10.2023 - 06.2024
Clinical Nurse
Indian Health Service
05.2015 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bryan College of Health Sciences
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