Tina "Renee" Tuite
Easley,SC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med-Surg, Cardiac, Tele, Neuro, and Behavioral Health specialty. Proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EPIC charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
AnMed Health
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- 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.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat 22 patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Assessed and reported changes in patients'' mental status, working closely with the treatment team to appropriately adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
AnMed Health
10.2018 - 04.2023
- Served as resource for other nurses on Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices. Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering supportive team atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining clean work environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Increased efficiency in Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Championed culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support.
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately updating electronic health records in timely manner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse, OB High Risk
Prisma Health
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in significant decrease in patient falls within unit.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Central Baptist Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying patient needs, including accommodating special requests or working with individuals who have severe needle anxiety or unique medical conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing specimens for timely processing.
- Increased accuracy of test results by carefully following established procedures for specimen collection and handling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anderson University
Anderson, SC08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05.2015
Skills
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Restraint Techniques
- Active Listening
- Dementia Care
- Medication Education
- New Nurse Training
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Unit Collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Intake and discharge
- Cardiac monitors
- Student Precepting
- Insulin medication assistance
- Care Coordination
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Psychiatric assessment
- CPR/AED
Hobbies & Free Time
I participate in at least 4-5 5K races each year.
I enjoy time with my husband, adult children and grandkids. This time is very important to me and precious.
I am an active member of my church and enjoy the women's ministry.
I also travel to third world countries once or twice a year to work in medical clinics and provide care to the people within the village.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
AnMed Health
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
AnMed Health
10.2018 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, OB High Risk
Prisma Health
10.2015 - 10.2018
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Central Baptist Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anderson University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kentucky State University
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