Tina Porter
Tully
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record, demonstrating exceptional patient care and critical thinking skills. Expert in managing high-acuity situations and mentoring new staff. Holds multiple certifications including BLS, NRP& RNC in maternal newborn, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and leadership abilities. Renowned for enhancing patient education and safety, contributing significantly to team and patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
11.2009 - 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Cny Women's Healthcare
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering necessary information for accurate decision making.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration and symptoms indicating emergency care.
Registered Nurse
Upstate Midwifery & Gynecology
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing patient appointments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Major in Nursing
Crouse Hospital School of Nursing
Syracuse, NY10.2009
Skills
Team Leadership/Decision-Making/Staff Scheduling & Management of 57 bed postpartum unit with 6-14 staff members as relief charge
Direct Patient Care- Patient Assessment, Education, Safety with assistance in/during Medical Procedures
Credentials-
~ New York State Registered Nurse License (obtained in 2010) Florida State Registered Nursing License (obtained 2014)
~Current BLS (CPR) & NRP (Neonatal
Resuscitation)
~AWHONN Basic (2009), Intermediate (2014) & Advanced Fetal Monitoring (2016)
~Mentoring/Orienting Workshops (2014,2021 &2024
~Certified RNC-NCC (Maternal Newborn 2024)
~Unit-based Council Member
~Perinatal Safety Committee
~Employee Engagement Ambassador
Timeline
Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Cny Women's Healthcare
06.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
Upstate Midwifery & Gynecology
05.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
11.2009 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Major in Nursing
Crouse Hospital School of Nursing
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