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Toshia Turner

North Versailles,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse | Intermediate Care Unit

Wheeling Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

Registered Nurse| Progressive Care Unit

Forbes Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Monitored and examined patient respiratory conditions
  • Analyzed heart rates, blood pressure, and EKG rhythm using remote telemetry equipment
  • Educated patients on the importance of quarantine and other preventative measures
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Travel Registered Nurse | Progressive Care Unit

Uniontown Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

COVID-19 Vaccinator Nurse

Riverside Public Health
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Monitored, interpreted, and recorded data concerning patients essential signs
  • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
  • Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.

Travel Registered Nurse | Covid Telemetry Unit

Christus Spohn Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Travel Registered Nurse | Covid 19 Rehab Unit

Terrence Cardinal Cooke Health Care
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Orchestrated COVID-19 tests to patients and made sure correct isolation techniques were in place
  • Responded to emergency situations while following proper protocols and wearing protective gear
  • Provided necessary medications and basic nursing expertise in a skilled facility
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Travel Registered Nurse | Telemetry Unit

Washington Greene Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Traveling Registered Nurse | Neuro Step Down Unit

UPMC Altoona
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care.
  • Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
  • Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
  • Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.

Education

Associate of Science -

California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
12.2009

Medical Assisant - TECHNOLOGY

Median School of Allied
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2000

Skills

  • Medical Screening
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Care Plan Development
  • OSHA Safety Expertise
  • HIPAA Education
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Medication Administration

Certification

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse | Intermediate Care Unit

Wheeling Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse| Progressive Care Unit

Forbes Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022

Travel Registered Nurse | Progressive Care Unit

Uniontown Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021

COVID-19 Vaccinator Nurse

Riverside Public Health
01.2021 - 05.2021

Travel Registered Nurse | Covid Telemetry Unit

Christus Spohn Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2020

Travel Registered Nurse | Covid 19 Rehab Unit

Terrence Cardinal Cooke Health Care
04.2020 - 06.2020

Travel Registered Nurse | Telemetry Unit

Washington Greene Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020

Traveling Registered Nurse | Neuro Step Down Unit

UPMC Altoona
04.2019 - 08.2019

Associate of Science -

California University of Pennsylvania

Medical Assisant - TECHNOLOGY

Median School of Allied
Toshia Turner