Tina Harris
North East,PA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
12.2021 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Kendal Crossland's
10.2018 - Current
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Brandywine Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Brandywine Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Nurse Home Care Liaison/Case Manager
Brandywine River Valley Home Health And Hospice
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
NICU RN
AI DuPont Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2012
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 10 -bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to 2 patients.
NICU RN
Women And Babies Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
Lancaster, PA05.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Cecil College
North East, MD05.2008
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Delaware County College
Media, PA05.2005
Skills
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Vision Screening
- Patient Admission
- Care Plan Development
- Disease Processes
- Patient Care
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Counseling
- Medication Administration
- Shared Governance
- Patient Discharging
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Hospice Education
- Team Coordination
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Home Visits
- Administering Immunizations
- Pain Management
- Follow-Up Calls
- Care Management
- Patient Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Family Planning Services Education
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- OSHA Safety Expertise
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Kendal Crossland's
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Brandywine Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Brandywine Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2018
Nurse Home Care Liaison/Case Manager
Brandywine River Valley Home Health And Hospice
01.2012 - 02.2016
NICU RN
AI DuPont Hospital
10.2009 - 01.2012
NICU RN
Women And Babies Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Eastern Mennonite University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Cecil College
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Delaware County College
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