Tia Shiver
OWINGS MILLS,MD
Summary
Experienced Emergency Department Nurse offering 12-year background in several trauma and emergency units. Proven leader successful in working as part of a larger team to deliver high-quality care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Baltimore VA Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
10.2015 - Current
- Effectively supervised 3 LVNs, 1NAs and non-clinical staff.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Led the planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with the agency mission and philosophy.
- Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Reviewed documentation for compliance with requirements and accuracy of information.
- Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.
- Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department.
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
- Charge nurse on Urgent care section of the emergency department. Oversaw average of 100 patients per shift.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Northwest Hospital: Emergency Room
Randallstown, MD
03.2007 - 12.2015
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health.
Emergency Medical Technician
University of Maryland Hospital: Stafford James L MD
Baltimore, MD
05.2006 - 02.2007
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
- Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
- Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing.
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
Public Health Advisor Intern
Access Carroll
Westminister, MD
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Maintained current understanding of public health issues and program options.
- Examined resource utilization and looked at ways to streamline processes, reduce waste and otherwise save money with improved program operations.
- Researched issues such as drug abuse, reproductive health and emergency preparedness.
- Evaluated quality of current services and recommended improvements.
- Wrote papers and presented talks on areas of expertise.
Education
Masters Public Health - Public Health
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2018
Baccalaureate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD2011
Associates Degree Nursing - Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD2006
Skills
- Reliability
- Strong presentation skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Acute care expertise
- Clinical instruction
- Adaptability
- Precepting
- Charge Nurse role
- Patient-focused care
- Managing deadlines
- Planning and development
- Analytical thinking
- Culturally-competent care
Accomplishments
I helped to improve the patient flow of the emergency department's urgent care area by developing and helping to implement a new standard operating procedure. I used the Emergency Nurses' s Association's model of nurse driven care, and adjusted it o meet the needs of our patients at the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Languages
Fluent in both English and Spanish
Timeline
Public Health Advisor Intern
Access Carroll
05.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Baltimore VA Medical Center
10.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Northwest Hospital: Emergency Room
03.2007 - 12.2015
Emergency Medical Technician
University of Maryland Hospital: Stafford James L MD
05.2006 - 02.2007
Masters Public Health - Public Health
Grand Canyon University
Baccalaureate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Stevenson University
Associates Degree Nursing - Nursing
Baltimore City Community College