Tina Breland
Richton,MS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive dermatology experience at Pine Belt Dermatology, skilled in patient advocacy and biologic medication administration. Currently working in IG-SRT (Image Guided-Superficial radiation Therapy to help find the best treatment options for patients with skin cancers. Ability to educate patients and families on care options, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and enhancing recovery outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pine Belt Dermatology
06.2022 - Current
- Discussed treatment plan options for patients diagnosed with skin cancers with information regarding IG-SRT and specialized Mohs surgery to fully understand their treatment options and future expectations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and those dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients on biological medication administration along with the types of side effects to report and which to expect.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bedford Care Center
08.2015 - 04.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and collaborated with health providers to help correctly diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Experience with monitoring patients with Peg-tubes, administering medications, and Peg-tube site care.
- Administered prescribed oral medications and IM and SQ injections to patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Patient Account Representative
Southern Bone & Joint Specialists
10.2008 - 07.2014
- Utilized computer programs to create invoices, letters, and other documents.
- Prepared reports detailing billing actions, flags, and other key information.
- Reconciled statements with patient records.
- Worked with outside entities to resolve issues with billing, claims, and payments.
- Contacted patients after insurance was calculated to obtain payments.
- Located customers with overdue accounts and solicited payment in compliance with fair debt collection practices.
- Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
- Monitored customer accounts for payment delinquency and initiated collection efforts.
- Contacted customers to discuss past-due accounts and negotiated payment plans.
- Established relationships with customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Registered Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS07-2024
Associate of Arts - Licensed Practical Nursing
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS07-2015
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Long-term care
- Patient counseling
- ADL assistance
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication administration
- Taking vitals
- Dermatology experience
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pine Belt Dermatology
06.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bedford Care Center
08.2015 - 04.2021
Patient Account Representative
Southern Bone & Joint Specialists
10.2008 - 07.2014
Associate of Arts - Registered Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Associate of Arts - Licensed Practical Nursing
Jones County Junior College
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