Tisha Runyan

• Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
• Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

• Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
• Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
• Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
• Established COVID prevention policies and procedures. Adhering to DOH and CDC standards.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Responsibilities range from but not limited to direct patient care and assessment, clinical coordination of residents care, staff education, accountable for clinical standards of practice, staffing, teaching, palliative care and staff support.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.

ER RN for 5 years with 3 years Charge RN experience. Clinically Coordinate complex care with emergent situations