Tina Paul
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated nurse with over 15 years of hands-on experience in various health care settings. Committed to providing quality and holistic care to patients and family members under my care. Devoted to acquiring new nursing skills and training to develop patient focus care plans.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Integris Southwest Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Unite Nurse – Neurology/stroke.
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2019 - 07.2024
- Perform neurological assessment in accordance with the NIH scale. assessments and conducted thorough patient interviews to establish the nature of issues and medical history.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, or sepsis to assess needs and determine the best options for care.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical records, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Epworth Villa. Skilled -Rehabilitation Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Admission, Assessment, and Discharging of patients.
- Plan, supervise and assign other staff members on the unit.
- Monitor resident’s wound status and choose dressing according to wound care standards.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Matrix/Care Org.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine performed interventions, and took detailed records.
Clinic Resource Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Skillfully assessed each patient and detailed symptoms and medical history to help develop plan of care.
- Provided patients with information on various topics such as good nutrition, lifestyle changes, exercise and side effects of medication.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Actionmarguerite. MS Specialty Unit
11.2010 - 12.2018
- Assist with admission and development of treatment plan.
- Monitor and teach patients how to monitor blood sugar at home.
- Provide direct care and communicate any changes in status with clinical director.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using MDS/ Care Org.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Caleen Health Institute
South Florida09.2020
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN05.2010
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Care Oversight
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking
- Lifesaving interventions
- NIH Assessments and Evaluations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Quality nursing care
- Emergency Procedures
- Creative Problem Solving
- Delegation and Motivation
- MDS certified
Certification
- Licensed RN
- NIH Certified
- WOUND CARE STAGE 1AND 2
- BLS, CPR, First Aid
- MDS CERTIFIED.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Integris Southwest Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Epworth Villa. Skilled -Rehabilitation Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
Unite Nurse – Neurology/stroke.
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2019 - 07.2024
Clinic Resource Nurse
Mercy General Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2019
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Actionmarguerite. MS Specialty Unit
11.2010 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Caleen Health Institute
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
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