TINA GILLIS
Buda,TX
Summary
Professional, hardworking RN with over 30 years in emergency care. Career enhanced by experience in ICU, Med Surg, SART, Assisted living, Home IV therapy and EMS.
Continued professional training with CEN, TNCC, ENPC, ATLS and SART.
Working in Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Alaska and New Mexico, has presented opportunities to provide competent and compassionate care for widely diverse and culturally enriched communities.
In the pursuit of providing the highest standard of care, always remembering to show respect and sensitivity to each individual patient and each other.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
ACLSU/StaffDNA San Fidel, NM Mar/21-Present
03.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma. All advanced emergency care for adult and pediatric patients.
RN, Emergency Department
Sunrise Hospital Level 2 Trauma Center/Fastaff
Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
RN, Emergency Department
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility/StaffDNA
Chinle, AZ
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma. COVID 19 care and all emergency care of adult and pediatric patients.
RN, Emergency Department
YKHC/FT
Bethel, AK
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma. All adult and pediatric emergency care.
RN, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott And White Regional Medical Center
Buda, TX
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action. All adult and pediatric emergency care.
RN, Emergency Department PRN
Ascension Health EB Davis
Luling, TX
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
RN Facility Director
Lavender Springs Assisted Living
Austin, TX
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Determined effective maintenance schedules to keep equipment and systems running smoothly.
- Applied safety knowledge, codes understanding and project management skills to complete tasks quickly and with minimal down time.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Central Peninsula Hospital
Soldotna, AK
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Cared for patients in 6-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
RN/ER Nurse
YUKON KUSKOWIM HEALTHCARE CORP
Bethel, Alaska
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Emergency triage, assessment and care of adult and pediatric patients
- Assessed/triaged need for initiating emergency protocols for lab, x-ray and medication for specific signs and symptoms
- Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, behavioral health and T-47's
- As manager: Joint Commission and Trauma Level review
- Managed 16-20 nurses and nursing activities in 12-bed ER and Fast track by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Regents College
Albany, NY05.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.1988
Skills
- Professional bedside manner, cultural sensitive and respective
- Patient advocate and patient satisfaction focus
- Strong critical care and triage skills
- Strong Chest pain, respiratory, Stroke and sepsis care
- Advocate for ER violence safety
- Expert ER skills, IV, lab draw, chest tube care, EKG, labs, wound care, splinting, CPR/ACLS
- Fluid/blood infusion
- Sexual assault exams and evidence collection
- Electronic documentation
- EKG, lab and ABG interpretation
- AMBULANCE/prehospital care
- Infection control, Injury prevention, Unusual occurrence reporting, waste management
- Protocols, patient care guidelines
Accomplishments
1993 Texas EMS Education Board of Advisors
1999 Seton E.B Davis Nurse of the Year
2015 Alaska Board of Nursing
Member of ENA and IAFN
CEN
Certification
RN license in Alaska, Nevada and Texas
CEN, TNCC, ENPC, BLS/ACLS, ATLS
Affiliations
Emergency Nurses Association
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
ACLSU/StaffDNA San Fidel, NM Mar/21-Present
03.2021 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Sunrise Hospital Level 2 Trauma Center/Fastaff
01.2021 - 02.2021
RN, Emergency Department
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility/StaffDNA
06.2020 - 12.2020
RN, Emergency Department
Baylor Scott And White Regional Medical Center
11.2019 - 04.2020
RN, Emergency Department
YKHC/FT
01.2018 - 05.2020
RN, Emergency Department PRN
Ascension Health EB Davis
10.2017 - 01.2018
RN Facility Director
Lavender Springs Assisted Living
02.2017 - 01.2018
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Central Peninsula Hospital
06.2016 - 02.2017
RN/ER Nurse
YUKON KUSKOWIM HEALTHCARE CORP
01.2013 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Regents College
Associate of Applied Science - Paramedic Technology
Austin Community College
RN license in Alaska, Nevada and Texas
CEN, TNCC, ENPC, BLS/ACLS, ATLS
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