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Tina Philyaw

Tina Philyaw

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Adept at delivering compassionate patient care, I leveraged my expertise in medication administration and patient advocacy at Christus Health to enhance patient outcomes significantly. My collaborative spirit and acute care expertise fostered a positive work environment, contributing to a notable decrease in patient falls.

Overview

2014
2014
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Christus Health
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

Charge Nurse

Shriners Hospital for Children
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
  • Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
  • Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
  • Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing regular feedback sessions and career development opportunities.
  • Streamlined shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of care and minimizing information gaps.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by personalizing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to adoption of innovative nursing practices.
  • Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
  • Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
  • Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Scrub Technician/ Scrub Nurse

CHRISTUS Schumpert
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

Charge Nurse

Eye Surgery Center
06.2003 - 03.2013

Worked with RN Manager to build, maintain and improve new LLC. Implemented quality control for surgical procedures, instrumentation and surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assisted in other perioperative patient procedures.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
05.2001

Surgical Technology - Scrub Tech

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA
05.1992

High School Diploma -

Southwood High School
Shreveport, LA
05.1982

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient care
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Medication distribution
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team coordination
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship building
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • High level of autonomy
  • ADL assistance
  • Medical assessment
  • Patient counseling
  • Personal care needs
  • Patient relations
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emotional awareness
  • HIPAA education
  • Emergency care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Removing sutures
  • Medical records management
  • Software use
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Supply restocking
  • Setting up referrals

Accomplishments

2022 NURSE of THE YEAR 2022, Shriners Hospitals

ACLS verified

Certification

ACLS

Timeline

Charge Nurse

Eye Surgery Center
06.2003 - 03.2013

Registered Nurse

Christus Health

Charge Nurse

Shriners Hospital for Children

Scrub Technician/ Scrub Nurse

CHRISTUS Schumpert

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Surgical Technology - Scrub Tech

Bossier Parish Community College

High School Diploma -

Southwood High School
Tina Philyaw