Tisha Cleveland
Orange,MA
Summary
Organized Licensed Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
I excel in delivering compassionate patient care and meticulous medication management. Leveraging skills in tracheostomy care and patient advocacy, I've significantly enhanced patient quality of life. My dedication to quick learning and multitasking abilities ensure optimal treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction, embodying reliability and clinical expertise in every task.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Shriver Nursing Services
12.2015 - 08.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients..
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures when needed in an appt. setting.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed while at appointments.
- Administered tube feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of patient's status and needs.
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Trach, Vent, Gtube, Seizure, Wound prevention and care, Repositioning, CPT, Cough assist, Blindness, Non Verbal Cues, Completely Dependent on everything including ADL's, Maintain Foley Catheter and change as needed, Output, Assess and monitor bowels, Maintain supply levels and order every month, Plan MD and specialist appt's with regard to each diagnosis, enter info into computerized system, Clean area, Suction patient consistently for oral and tracheal secretions. Change dressing peripheral to trach, g-tube. Maintain Ventilater settings and monitor patient 24/7 on the vent machine. Constantly watch vitals while on constant SPO2 machine.
LPN, Private Duty
Centrus Premier Home
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Acted as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system when needed, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.
- Managed wound care effectively, implementing appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any health concerns.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Unit Secretary
Heywood Hospital Emergency Dpt.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, ensuring timely completion of tasks and improved patient satisfaction.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal efficiency in the delivery of patient care services.
- Supported hospital compliance efforts by adhering to privacy policies and HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Assisted with the training and onboarding of new unit secretaries, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure their success in the role.
- Improved unit workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and collaborating with team members to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Reduced administrative burden for nurses, allowing more time for patient care, by taking over clerical duties.
- Assisted in reducing errors in medication administration by accurately transcribing physician orders.
- Improved departmental communication with efficient handling of phone calls and messages.
- Facilitated smooth operation of nursing unit by efficiently managing supplies and equipment.
- Reduced wait times for patients by accurately updating charts and promptly notifying physicians of changes in medical conditions or test results.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
- Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
- Served as a liaison between the unit secretary team and other departments within the hospital, fostering strong working relationships that benefited overall facility function.
- Ensured accuracy of medical documentation by meticulously transcribing physician orders and verifying information with nursing staff as needed.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
- Managed inventory levels of office supplies, ensuring adequate stock was available at all times for efficient unit operations.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Mt. Wachusett Community College
OrangeNo Degree - Allied Health
Mt. Wachusett Community College
GardnerNo Degree - Medical Office Assistant (Certificate)
Mt. Wachusett Community College
GardnerSkills
- Patient Vital Signs Monitoring
- Catheter Maintenance
- Medication Management
- Gastrostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Tracheostomy care
- Seizure management
- Pediatric care
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator support
- Home health nursing
- Nebulizer treatments
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Medical documentation
- Medication administration
- Specimen collection
- Task prioritization
- Wound care
- Patient observation
- Patient charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR certification
- Reliability
- Basic life support
- Patient care
- Multitasking Abilities
- Changing tracheostomies
- Feeding pumps
- Maintaining feeding pumps
- Passive range of motion
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Oxygen administration
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Practical Nursing Certificate
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Medical Office Certificate
- MA Driver's License
Timeline
LPN
Shriver Nursing Services
12.2015 - 08.2024
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Mt. Wachusett Community College
No Degree - Allied Health
Mt. Wachusett Community College
No Degree - Medical Office Assistant (Certificate)
Mt. Wachusett Community College
LPN, Private Duty
Centrus Premier Home
Unit Secretary
Heywood Hospital Emergency Dpt.