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Tierra Boykin

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Staff Nurse with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays and coordinates with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver quality care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

  • Assist with ADL’s
  • Hourly vitals
  • Blood sugar sticks

Central Line Audit Team

Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Support the efforts and implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line bloodstream infections
  • Perform dressing changes
  • Assess the need for central line
  • Provide peripheral access upon removal of central line
  • Advocate for prompt removal of central line
  • Audit charts for line sterility and necessity


Registered Nurse

ICU Grady memorial
06.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

CNA

Premium care Home
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

ICU Nursing

Vizient Residency Program
Grady Memorial Hospital
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
05.2019

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Continuous Development
  • Complex Information Interpretation
  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Catheter Monitoring
  • Care Prioritization
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Sedation Management
  • Chest Tubes

Timeline

Central Line Audit Team

Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

ICU Grady memorial
06.2022 - Current

CNA

Premium care Home
05.2019 - 01.2022

Caregiver

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

ICU Nursing

Vizient Residency Program

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Clark Atlanta University

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