Tishema Clark
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in medication administration, wound care, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and personalized care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Barnegat Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Barnegat
06.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Implemented infection control practices, enhancing overall safety standards within the facility.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
- Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction through enhanced communication and personalized care approaches.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Education
Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJBachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Vital signs
- Geriatric care
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Barnegat Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2014 - Current
Nursing
Ocean County College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgian Court University