Tina Patton
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent overall customer service. Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Eugene J Towbin Health Care Center (VA)
North Little Rock, AR
02.2002 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions on the Community Living Center Unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Supervised patient care staff as a charge nurse on a scheduled rotational basis in the provision of care for patients, including prompt delivery of medicine, wound changes, response to doctors' orders, and communications with family members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
07.1999 - 01.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions on the Sub-Acute and Med Surg units.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
CHI-St. Vincent Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
06.1985 - 06.1999
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in various patient care specialties including Neuro Med Surg, PACU, PRN Pool, Recuperative Care, Home Health and Subacute.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR05.1985
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Eugene J Towbin Health Care Center (VA)
02.2002 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
07.1999 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse
CHI-St. Vincent Medical Center
06.1985 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
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