Tranesia Harmon
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with 16 years of diverse experience in critical care, long-term care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, hospice, and home health. Proven leadership abilities as a relief charge nurse on a PCU unit, coupled with a strong background in nursing education, having spent six and a half years teaching at a community college. Adept at managing complex patient care situations and committed to continuous learning and improvement. Passionate about mentoring future nurses and contributing to the advancement of nursing practice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nursing Professor
Daytona State College
01.2022 - Current
- Design and deliver lesson plans for classrooms of 10-30 participants.
- Prepare and deliver all lecture material.
- Prepare and administer exams
- Supervise student nurses and demonstrates patient care in clinical units of the hospital.
- Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance.
- Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
- Collaborate with colleagues to review, produce and/ or select course-related materials.
- Prepare student patient assignments and evaluate the students application of the nursing theory the clinical setting.
- Collaborate with medical and nursing personnel in the clinical setting to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Perform clinical competencies evaluations for students.
- Respond to student emails for additional clarification and offer office hours for student support and learning.
- Demonstrate time management skills.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
- Serve as a contributing member on department committees.
- Develop interactive learning activities to engage various types of learners and evaluate students' cognitive levels.
Clinical Adjunct/Temporary Full Time Instructor
Daytona State College School Of Nursing
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Educated nursing students on successful methods for performing hand washing, foley insertion, medication administration, sterile dressing, isolation PPE donning, wet to dry dressing, and sterile techniques.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations in lab setting, including medication administration, dressing changes, preparing meals and managing clinical logs.
- Distributed course syllabus and communicated course standards and learning objectives to students.
- Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Provide clinical instruction to 10-12 Licensed Practical Nursing students in acute care and long-term clinical settings.
- Collaborated with peer instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Dean Of Nursing
Synergy Medical Services
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitated data-driven decision making by utilizing assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Served as an advocate for departmental needs by effectively communicating with upper-level administration, securing resources necessary for continuous growth and improvement.
- Ability to lead and manage nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care and efficient operations.
- Knowledge in home health care practices, including patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing strategic plans to improve patient care and organizational performance.
- Experience in establishing and conducting quality assurance programs to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and improve service delivery.
- Skill in creating and enforcing policies and procedures related to home health care, including infection control and patient safety.
- Communication skills for effective interaction with staff, patients, and stakeholders3
- Ability to address and resolve complex issues related to patient care and staff management4
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
- Provided Evidence Based Patient Care.
- Trained Registered Nurses
Registered Nurse-Critical Care Nursing/Progressive Care Unit- Primary and Charge Nurse)
AdventHealth
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Performed patient treatment according to urgency of condition while multitasking and delegating treatment needs to qualified staff to ensure effective and safe care to promote better outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and cabdriver's on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, lumbar drain including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions.
- Updated patient charts using Cerner, including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentor and provided clinical coaching to new nursing personnel.
- Accurately documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charts.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician's orders and treatment plan ( Cardizem, Amiodarone and Heparin drips.
- Performed head to toe assessments on patients.
- Administer Wound Care Treatment ( Wound Vacs).
- Performed surgical incision care in accordance with physician orders.
- Removal of surgical sutures and staples in accordance with physician orders.
- Preparing patients for surgical and sterile procedures.
- Performing patient oral, general and peri hygiene.
Registered Nurse-Transition Care Unit
AdventHeatlh
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information.
- Performed head to toe assessments on patients.
- Administer Wound Care Treatment ( Wound Vacs).
- Performed surgical incision care in accordance with physician's' orders.
- Removal of surgical sutures and staples in accordance with physician's' orders.
- Preparing patients for surgical and sterile procedures.
- Performing patient oral, general and peri hygiene.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions.
- Identified opportunities to improve processes and treatment, making recommendations to improve care and outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Managed detailed patient records, including patient histories, vitals and assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse-Hospice
Vitas
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Informed patients and family concerning hospice and palliative care.
- Postmortem care.
- Postmortem support for family and caregivers.
- Performed assessments on patients.
- Administer Wound Care Treatment.
- Performing patient oral, general and peri hygiene.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Managed vitals and assessments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Memory Care
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Supervising Health Aides
- Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information.
- Performing patient oral, general and peri hygiene.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions.
- Identified opportunities to improve processes and treatment, making recommendations to improve care and outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Managed detailed patient records.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Signature Health Care
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information.
- Performed head to toe assessments on patients.
- Performed surgical incision care in accordance with physician's' orders.
- Removal of surgical sutures and staples in accordance with physician's' orders.
- Preparing patients for surgical and sterile procedures.
- Performing patient oral, general and peri hygiene.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions.
- Identified opportunities to improve processes and treatment, making recommendations to improve care and outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Managed detailed patient records, including patient histories, vitals and assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indigo Manor Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 05.2014
- Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information.
- Performed head to toe assessments on patients.
- Administer Wound Care Treatment ( Wound Vacs).
- Performed surgical incision care in accordance with physician's' orders.
- Removal of surgical sutures and staples in accordance with physician's' orders.
- Preparing patients for surgical and sterile procedures.
- Performing patient oral, general and peri hygiene.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions.
- Identified opportunities to improve processes and treatment, making recommendations to improve care and outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
- Managed detailed patient records, including patient histories, vitals and assessments.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL2016
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL2008
Skills
- Advanced Patient Assessment: Evaluating complex medical conditions and vital signs
- Life-Support Technologies: Proficiency in Cardiac drips, Anticoagulant drips, ECG interpretation, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Quick Decision-Making: Making rapid, informed decisions in high-pressure situations
- Team Collaboration: Working effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing and responding to critical changes in patient status
- Patient Care Planning: Developing and implementing comprehensive care plans
- Medication Administration: Administering medications and monitoring effects
- Daily Living Assistance: Helping patients with bathing, dressing, and other daily tasks
- Emotional Support: Providing emotional and educational support to patients and families
- Chronic Disease Management: Managing long-term conditions and disabilities
- Leadership: Guiding and managing nursing teams
- Mentoring: Providing career guidance and support to less experienced nurses
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-Solving: Addressing and resolving complex issues
- Team Building: Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
- Role Modeling: Demonstrating best practices and professional behavior
- Coaching: Providing educational support and feedback
- Socializing: Helping new nurses integrate into the team
- Protecting: Ensuring a safe learning environment
- Assessment: Evaluating the progress of new nurses
- Patient Assessment: Evaluating health status and home environment
- Wound Care: Managing and dressing wound
- Medication Administration: Administering medications and IV therapy
- Chronic Disease Management: Managing long-term conditions
- Patient Education: Teaching patients and caregivers about self-care
- Patient Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of physical and psychological needs
- Mobility Training: Assisting patients with mobility and rehabilitation exercises
- Pain Management: Managing and alleviating pain,
- Discharge Planning: Preparing patients for discharge and continued care
- Adaptive Equipment: Using and teaching patients to use adaptive equipment
- Teaching: Delivering lectures and practical training
- Curriculum Development: Designing and implementing educational programs
- Mentoring: Guiding and supporting nursing students16
- Assessment: Evaluating student performance and progress
- Communication: Effective communication with students and faculty
- Palliative Care: Providing relief from symptoms and stress
- Emotional Support: Offering compassionate care to patients and families
- End-of-Life Care: Managing pain and other distressing symptoms
- Patient Advocacy: Advocating for patient needs and wishes
- Family Counseling: Supporting families through the end-of-life process
Licensure and Certifications
Registered Nurse number: RN9434884
License Original Issue Date: 06.09.2016
License Expiration Date: 4.30.2026
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program.
Issued: 11.16.2024
Renewal Date: 11.16.2026
Timeline
Assistant Nursing Professor
Daytona State College
01.2022 - Current
Dean Of Nursing
Synergy Medical Services
05.2021 - 08.2021
Clinical Adjunct/Temporary Full Time Instructor
Daytona State College School Of Nursing
08.2019 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse-Critical Care Nursing/Progressive Care Unit- Primary and Charge Nurse)
AdventHealth
10.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse-Transition Care Unit
AdventHeatlh
11.2016 - 10.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse-Hospice
Vitas
11.2015 - 11.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Memory Care
06.2015 - 11.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse-Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Signature Health Care
05.2014 - 06.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indigo Manor Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Vocational - Practical Nursing
Daytona State College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
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