Tina King BSN,RN.
Arlington,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) and extensive clinical experience in diverse healthcare settings. Conducts thorough assessments, delivers exceptional patient care, and collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Strong communication and critical thinking skills, committed to implementing evidence-based practices and ongoing education for improved patient outcomes. Proven ability to tactfully manage challenging patient needs in dynamic circumstances.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN- Dermatology/Surgical Specialities, PM&R
Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas , TX
03.2008 - Current
- Served as an advocate for individualized patient care by coordinating resources within facility limits, while promoting cost-effective solutions whenever possible.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Support nurse for biopsies and procedures - skin biopsies, lymphomas, and cyst removal.
- Primarily served adult patients, with some juvenile patients.
- Administered medication by adhering to the doctor's instructions. Noticed changes in people's health and reported any noteworthy discoveries to doctors or other pertinent experts.
- Informed patient and their families about treatment options, food restrictions, prescription drugs, and at-home care instructions.
- Kept up-to-date records of patient assessments, interventions, and therapeutic responses in accordance with facility regulations.
- Effective time management and multitasking during stressful situations.
- Cultivated trustworthy relationships with colleagues by communicating effectively.
LVN- Correctional Health
Parkland Hospital
Dallas , TX
12.2008 - 03.2022
- Acquired problem-solving skills to enhance communication with both officers and inmates.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and communicated with the mental health team of patients' condition.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds, and other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Administered medication and treatments to inmates in a timely and accurate manner.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies and provided care to inmates - CPR, hypoglycemia, fights, suicide attempts, seizures, falls.
- Supported urgent care provider with biopsies, suturing, casting, I&Ds, infections, toenail removal, aspirations, and wound care.
- Facilitated Virtual Visits - having inmate transported, accessing Epic, assessing patient as requested by provider, providing medical information to provider.
- COVID team - logistics, testing, medications, and monitoring of patients.
LVN Charge Nurse
Arlington Heights Health and Rehabilitation
Fort Worth , TX
01.2007 - 12.2008
- A health and rehabilitation center's charge LVN is responsible for a range of duties that call for a combination of clinical expertise, administrative prowess, and leadership. The typical content of work experience is broken down as follows: Clinical tasks include administering treatment, caring for patients, assessing patients, and documentation. Team coordination, training, and delegation are examples of leadership and supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Richardson, TX06-2024
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Wound Care
- Mental Health Support
- Medication Dispensing
- Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Response
- Geriatric and Juvenile care
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing
- CPR - American Heart Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LVN- Correctional Health
Parkland Hospital
12.2008 - 03.2022
LVN- Dermatology/Surgical Specialities, PM&R
Parkland Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - Current
LVN Charge Nurse
Arlington Heights Health and Rehabilitation
01.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
- Registered Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - Texas Board of Nursing
- CPR - American Heart Association
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