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Tina West

Akron,OH

Summary

Distinguished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Summa, adept in critical thinking and compassionate care. Excelled in patient assessments, medication administration, and developing comprehensive care plans. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic, holistic care, and advanced wound care techniques. Skilled in mentoring staff, fostering high-quality care and safety standards. I have trained many nurses and have precepted nursing students. I have also worked as a Director of Nursing and completed staff supervision, payroll and management duties.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Summa
05.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.

Registered Nurse

Hanover Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 05.2019
  • 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.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse

Morning View Care Center
01.2012 - 02.2013
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse

Country Club Retirement Campus
02.2009 - 03.2012
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • 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.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University
Denver, CO
05-2023

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling WVA
05-2006

Certificate in Practical Nursing - Nursing

Jefferson Community College
Steubenville, OH
05-1996

Skills

  • Intravenous therapy
  • Pre-and Post-Operative Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient and family advocacy

Certification

  • ANNC 2024 [Issuing Organization] [Year Month]
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Summa
05.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Hanover Health & Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 05.2019

Registered Nurse

Morning View Care Center
01.2012 - 02.2013

Registered Nurse

Country Club Retirement Campus
02.2009 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Aspen University

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

West Virginia Northern Community College

Certificate in Practical Nursing - Nursing

Jefferson Community College

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