Tina Gale-Bickett
Summary
Driven Acute Care Nurse Practitioner focused on improving hospital patient health and well-being with effective diagnosis and treatment planning abilities. Collaborates successfully with nursing teams, surgeons and support staff to advocate for patients' needs and deliver high-quality care for both acute and chronic concerns.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Core Clinical Partners
Tulsa, OK
04.2023 - Current
- Daily rounding and discharges with daily cap census of 15 patients
- Working and collaborating with other health professionals such as nursing staff and case management ensuring best outcome for patient
- Meeting corporate goal for completing discharges within 24 hrs of discharge
- Reduced readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive and individualized care plans.
- Increased adherence to best practices by regularly updating clinical knowledge through continuing education opportunities.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
- Enhanced hospital efficiency by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Assured quality of care by conducting regular rounds, reviewing cases, and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Diagnosed conditions accurately by requesting specific, relevant labs and accurately interpreting results.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Acute Inpatient Rehab
Saint Francis Health Care Systems
Tulsa, OK
08.2020 - Current
- Providing ongoing medical management for patients recovering from CVA's, multiple fractures, spinal cord injuries, and debility
- Specialty focus on improving functionality, treating spasticity, muscle spasms, and neurogenic bowel and bladder disorders related to strokes and spinal cord injuries; as well as treating acute pain in patients with multiple fractures and post-surgical patients
- Daily rounding, discharging, admissions, and assessments of patients in 18 bed unit
- Consulting and collaborating with other physicians and health care providers as needed
- Ordering labs and interpreting labs and radiologic images, responding to rapids, and providing call coverage as needed.
RN
Hillcrest Resource Team
09.2017 - 07.2020
- PRN staff for the ICU float pool providing RN support to critically ill patients in the Medical/Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, CV ICU, and BURN ICU
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
RN
Saint Francis Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
09.2012 - 09.2017
- RN in the Surgery, Trauma, Neuro ICU
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing, Dual Family/Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners Program -
University of South Alabama
05.2019
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
The University of Oklahoma
06.2012
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
08.2006
Associate of Applied Science Business Administration -
Coffeyville Community College
05.1991
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Ethical Practice
- Medical Knowledge
- Resource Utilization
- Hospital Medicine
- EMR Software
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Assessment
- Referral Coordination
- Medical Diagnosis
- Medication Management
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Oklahoma Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- 2019 ANCC Certification : AGACNP-BC #2019048521
- 2019 ANCC Certification: FNP-BC #2019060580
- 2012 Licensed Oklahoma RN/APRN #107489
- Renewed 2022 DEA Registration No. MG5766552
- Renewed 2023 OBNDD Registration No.
- Renewed 2022 BLS
- Renewed 2022 ACLS
Timeline
Hospitalist Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Core Clinical Partners
04.2023 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Acute Inpatient Rehab
Saint Francis Health Care Systems
08.2020 - Current
RN
Hillcrest Resource Team
09.2017 - 07.2020
RN
Saint Francis Medical Center
09.2012 - 09.2017
Masters of Science in Nursing, Dual Family/Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners Program -
University of South Alabama
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
The University of Oklahoma
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science Business Administration -
Coffeyville Community College