TINA ROUSH
St Peters,MO
Summary
If you are looking for a self-motivated, highly driven, energetic, reliable and organized employee then look no more!
I am a self-motivated and reliable employee who desires to take on a new challenge. I am ready to utilize my skills, abilities and talents that honor my degree and benefits my employer, patients and their families but also ready to learn new skills and take on new opportunities. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills while managing a productive and effective team.
I have been a licensed practical nurse since 2006. I have experienced in various different types of nursing throughout my career and have enjoyed them all. I am an experienced nursing professional who brings clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. I am looking to expand my skill set and step back into a leadership role that fits my talents and experience but also allows me to step outside my comfort zone in order to promote and enhance my employer.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Nurse
Three Oaks Hospice
ST LOUIS , Missouri
09.2023 - Current
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
Hospice Nurse
SSM HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
ST LOUIS , Missouri
08.2020 - 08.2023
- SKILLS AND DUTIES SAME AS LISTED ABOVE WITH CURRENT EMPLOYER
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
Nurse Manager
CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER
JEFFERSON CITY , Missouri
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
- Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
CHRONIC CARE
CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER
JEFFERSON CITY , Missouri
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine their needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Provided case management services, including monitoring client progress and coordinating with other healthcare providers.
- Developed strategies for helping clients manage chronic illness symptoms and maximize functional abilities.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing assistance, employment opportunities, transportation, and health insurance options.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing ongoing support and encouragement.
- Monitored the effectiveness of treatment plans, making necessary modifications to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with families to provide comprehensive care that meets the needs of both the client and family members.
- Maintained accurate records of client information, including medical history, medications, treatments, goals, progress notes.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when needed for additional support or diagnostic testing.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss cases and develop treatment plans based on best practices guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed to help clients cope with acute symptoms or stressful life events.
- Educated clients about their rights and responsibilities under applicable laws related to chronic illness management.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy lifestyle habits that promote wellness and reduce risk factors associated with chronic illnesses.
Education
BACHELORS - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
ST LOUIS COLLEGE OF HEALTH CAREERS
St Louis, MO09-2024
LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE - NURSING
NICOLS CAREER CENTER
Jefferson City, MO07-2006
High School Diploma -
CALIFORNIA R-1 HIGH SCHOOL
California, MO05-1993
Skills
- Patient Care Plans
- IV and venipuncture
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Evaluation
- Hospice Care
- Physician communication
- Emotional Support
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Pain Control
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Palliative Care
- Family Education
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Evidence-based care
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Documentation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Examination
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Student Precepting
- Nursing Consultation
- Vitals monitoring
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Accurate Documentation
- Excellent Communication
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Time management abilities
- ICD-10
- Collecting vitals
- Patient Education
- Dementia Care
- Procedure Assistance
- Quality Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Clinical Documentation
- Safety Protocols
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Active Listening
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- CPR Certification
- Interpersonal Communication
- Continuous Improvement
Affiliations
- I am a gym rat and love doing just about anything outside. I have always been very physically active and like to push myself to overcome my limits.
- I love learning new things and stepping out of my comfort zone. There is always something to learn and keeping my mind open to new things allows me to expand my personal limits.
- I love my family. I have three grown children and one granddaughter who is 14 months old. We are a very small but close family.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Three Oaks Hospice
09.2023 - Current
Hospice Nurse
SSM HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
08.2020 - 08.2023
Nurse Manager
CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER
05.2015 - 08.2020
CHRONIC CARE
CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER
BACHELORS - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
ST LOUIS COLLEGE OF HEALTH CAREERS
LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE - NURSING
NICOLS CAREER CENTER
High School Diploma -
CALIFORNIA R-1 HIGH SCHOOL
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