Tina Townsend
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in critical care and patient education. Skilled in managing ventilators and titrating critical drips, delivering optimal patient outcomes through informed health decisions. Committed to enhancing recovery in diverse healthcare settings through collaboration and effective care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Advocate Health Care
Charlotte, NC
05.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families on cardiac health and lifestyle modifications to promote better health outcomes.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures including EKGs and stress tests, enhancing patient understanding and care.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures including EKGs and stress tests.
- Educated patients about diagnosis, treatment plans, and potential complications, empowering them to make informed health decisions.
Registered Nurse
CROSS COUNTRY NURSES
08.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided direct patient care across diverse healthcare settings, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring timely interventions for optimal health outcomes.
- Delivered direct patient care across diverse healthcare settings.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management strategies, empowering them to make informed health decisions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
PPR TRAVEL NURSES
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Delivered direct patient care across diverse healthcare settings to support recovery and comfort.
- Assessed patient responses post-medication administration to maintain safety and inform treatment adjustments.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals, including physicians and therapists, to develop personalized treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians and therapists, to create and implement personalized treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Gastonia, NC
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Monitored patients in step-down ICU, ensuring early detection and intervention for life-threatening conditions.
- Managed ventilators, tracheostomies, arterial lines, NG tubes, and IV lines to maintain stability and support patient recovery.
- Titrated critical drips, optimizing therapeutic effects to enhance patient outcomes.
- Titrated critical drips to ensure optimal therapeutic effects.
Care Manager Supervisor
Bayada Nurses
Gastonia, North Carolina
05.2013 - 09.2017
- Coordinated patient care across multiple departments and healthcare providers.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to enhance communication and collaboration.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Conducted training sessions on clinical practices and patient care techniques.
- Facilitated workshops on best practices in nursing education and patient safety.
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, nc
01.2006 - 02.2013
- Assisted in preparing patients for endoscopic procedures and examinations.
- Provided specialized procedural care for patients by assisting with endoscopic ultrasounds, esophageal monitoring and reflux studies
- Participated in post procedural areas after patients received anesthesia care
- Assessed patient condition, ordered laboratory tests, monitored vital signs, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
Staff Nurse II
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gastonia, North Carolina
01.2001 - 12.2005
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Staff Nurse
StarMed
Asheville, North Carolina
08.1999 - 01.2001
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
GASTON COLLEGE
04.2019
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomies
- Arterial lines
- NG tubes
- IV lines
- Titration of critical drips
Timeline
Ambulatory Care Nurse
Advocate Health Care
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
CROSS COUNTRY NURSES
08.2019 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
PPR TRAVEL NURSES
05.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
CAROMONT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 04.2019
Care Manager Supervisor
Bayada Nurses
05.2013 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Atrium Healthcare
01.2006 - 02.2013
Staff Nurse II
CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gaston Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 12.2005
Staff Nurse
StarMed
08.1999 - 01.2001
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
GASTON COLLEGE