Tikiya Powell, RN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse (RN) with 5 years if acute, ambulatory and residential experience. Travel Nurse for 3 years. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Consistently develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, education and attention to patient safety.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse Coordinator
American Indian Health Service Of Chicago
04.2024 - Current
- Reduced community health risks by implementing effective disease prevention and vaccination programs.
- Enhanced patient care quality by developing comprehensive public health nursing plans and strategies.
- Increased community awareness of health issues through organizing educational workshops and presentations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address public health concerns and improve overall well-being in the community.
- Improved access to healthcare services by establishing partnerships with local organizations and clinics.
Registered Nurse - Maxium Staffing Agency
Fox Developmental Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective patient education and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse
Weiss Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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 of pulmonary patients on vents and trachs
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist- Angel Staffing Agency
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Relieved units such as Intermediate care, Psych, Rehab, Telemetry, Medsurg, neuro, covid unit and emergency department with skilled nursing services.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
Registered Nurse-Float Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital -Prolink Staffing Agency
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Relieved units such as, Covid, Med-surg, observation, Tele, Neuro, Oncology, Ortho, and surgery with skilled nursing services.
Travel Registered Nurse, Tele/ Medsurg
HCA Houston Mainland- Angel Staffing Agency
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of COVID patients in challenging Isolation environment.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Northwestern Medicine- Fastaff Travel Agency
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Harlingen Medical Center-Krucial Staffing Agency
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with COVID-19 and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients in isolation and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Tele/PCU
Advocate Trinity Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Sr. Prevention Educator-Program Manager
Family Shelter Service
07.2013 - 11.2018
- Increased student awareness of prevention strategies by developing and delivering engaging presentations on various topics.
- Enhanced community understanding of the importance of prevention through organizing and leading public workshops and seminars on Domestic Violence and Teen Dating Violence.
- Collaborated with school administrators to implement comprehensive prevention programs, resulting in a safer learning environment for students.
- Evaluated the success of prevention program by tracking progress over time and making data-driven improvements as needed.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Secured funding for Prevention Program by researching and writing compelling grant proposals.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL08.2008
Skills
- Chronic & infectious Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Telemetry, Step down/PCU, Med-Surg, Psych, ED holding, Residential
- Strong clinical judgment, case management
- EMR - Meditech, Cerner & EPIC, Tebra
- Covid- 19 standards
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support Expires 11/2024
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Expires:12/2024
CDVP- Certified Domestic Violence Professional
Timeline
Public Health Nurse Coordinator
American Indian Health Service Of Chicago
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Maxium Staffing Agency
Fox Developmental Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Weiss Memorial Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist- Angel Staffing Agency
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse-Float Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital -Prolink Staffing Agency
07.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, Tele/ Medsurg
HCA Houston Mainland- Angel Staffing Agency
02.2021 - 04.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, PCU
Northwestern Medicine- Fastaff Travel Agency
12.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Harlingen Medical Center-Krucial Staffing Agency
08.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Tele/PCU
Advocate Trinity Hospital
12.2018 - 12.2020
Sr. Prevention Educator-Program Manager
Family Shelter Service
07.2013 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
BLS- Basic Life Support Expires 11/2024
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Expires:12/2024
CDVP- Certified Domestic Violence Professional
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