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Tyler Harps
Registered Nurse
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Charge Registered Nurse
Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical records, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake, and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to healthcare provider.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Stepping Stones Group- Sumter School District
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Trained selected staff members how to administer emergency response medications, bleeding control, and basic first aid procedures in absence of school nurse.
- Oversaw health services for school of 400 students and faculty
Registered Nurse
MEDIKO Correctional Healthcare
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Complied with all security regulations within jail system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baker County Sheriff Office
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Managed over 40 patient's care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CoreCivic Company, Lake City Correctional Inst.
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed over 40 patient's care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baya Point Nursing And Rehab Center
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed approximately 40 patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake City Medical Center
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in hospital setting and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained over 18 patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Medi Tech to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Discontinue IV's.
- Set patient up on tele monitor.
- Obtained patient blood glucose levels and input them into EMR.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
Florida Dept Of Corrections & Medical Center
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Evaluated over 30 patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, symptoms, and allergies.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Paper Charting to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Meadows Healthcare
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Evaluated approximately 20 patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, symptoms, and allergies.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for approximately 20 residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership & Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 11.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Associate of Nursing Degree (RN)
Jersey College School of Nursing
Jacksonville, FL 08.2020 - 05.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL 04.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY 01.2015 - 05.2016
Skills
- Patient Management
Direct Patient Care
Case management
Individualized HealthCare Plans
EMR / EHR
Medical Records Management
IV setup
Vision screenings
Insulin medication assistance
Medication Administration
Performing EKGs
Foley catheters
Vaccine administration
Patient Assessments
Infection control measures
Software
Meditech
PowerSchool
Snap Health Center
CorEMR
WellSky
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tua International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Master of Science - Leadership & Administration
Capella University
04.2024 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Midlands Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
11.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
MEDIKO Correctional Healthcare
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Stepping Stones Group- Sumter School District
08.2022 - 03.2023
Associate of Science - Associate of Nursing Degree (RN)
Jersey College School of Nursing
08.2020 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baker County Sheriff Office
08.2019 - 01.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
CoreCivic Company, Lake City Correctional Inst.
11.2018 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baya Point Nursing And Rehab Center
05.2018 - 11.2018
Practical Nursing Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Rasmussen College
04.2017 - 03.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake City Medical Center
09.2016 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
Florida Dept Of Corrections & Medical Center
07.2016 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Meadows Healthcare
08.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - General Studies
Hopkinsville Community College
01.2015 - 05.2016
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