Tymira R.
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Administered comprehensive assessments of patients in the cath lab.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.
- Ensured smooth workflow by coordinating pre-and post-procedure activities for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while managing emotional needs of patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures.
- Provided post-procedural care for patients, including monitoring vital signs, assessing pain management needs, and educating patients on discharge instructions.
- Enhanced procedural efficiency by preparing necessary supplies, medications, and equipment prior to each case.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal health information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and trainings related to Cardiac Cath Lab nursing practice.
- Reduced patient anxiety, explaining procedures and post-care requirements in understandable manner.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse PCU/ Step down ICU
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
Sarasota, Florida
12.2019 - 04.2024
- Relief Charge nurse
- Assisted with procedures such as bronchoscopy, peg tubes, central lines
- Cardiac/ telemetry monitoring/Interpret rhythms
- Insert IVs, NG tube, Foley's, rectal tubes
- Manage care for HD caths, Central/PICC Lines
- Relief wound care nurse
- Wound Vac care and maintenance
- Round with wound surgeons; assist with debridement’s
- Care of post-surgical wounds, DTI, and other wounds
- Assist Respiratory with ventilator weaning
- Care for patients with ETT, trachs, chest tubes, drains
- Complete trach care/suctioned
- Manage/ titrate IV drips such as, Propofol, Levophed, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin gtts
- Administering blood products, monitoring for adverse reaction
- Effective Documentation, restraint documentation, critical care documentation
- Assist in rapid responses and code blues
Registered Nurse NICU
Fairview Eastbank Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Frequent neuro assessment
- Titrate drips such as propofol, Vasopressors, Insulin drips, etc
- Care of central lines, PICC lines, A-Lines
- Care of Tracheostomy/ ETT tube
- Plasma/ blood transfusions
- Wound care
- Infection control/ PPE
- Obtain labs from central lines
- Use of Epic software
- Telemetry monitoring
Registered Nurse PCU/ Step down ICU
Loyal Source Travel Agency
Orlando, Florida
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Use of Epic computers
- Appropriate steps in PPE on and off
- Initial Assessments
- Wound care
- Vital sounds
- Transcribe orders
- Administer medications PO/IM/NG&G PEG & G-Tubes IVs
- Patient and family education
- Post Assist in codes
- Telemetry monitoring
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse PCU/ICU Stepdown
Complex Care Hospital
Sarasota, Florida
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Plans and facilitate proper utilization of time and resources
- Performs24-hour Chart Checks
- Ensures patient safety at all times by daily fall risk assessments by the Braden scale
- Prepare safe medication administration by two patient identifiers and8 rights for drug administration
- Correct documentation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Initial assessments
- Start IVs, Blood transfusions, TPN
- Administered IV antibiotics, PO meds, PEG tube meds
- Draw labs and obtain specimens
- Insert NG tubes, Dobhoffs, Foleys
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Flexible to extend skills at different Emory locations
- Able to use computer for EMR, fax, scan and email
- Interpersonal skills/ pay close attention to detail
- Effective communicator with patients; coordinate appointments, medication reordering, coordinate appointments, assist with prior authorization
- Triage patients in call center, clinic and family medicine
- Administer injects, PO meds, children’s vaccinations, administer and read PPD
- Assist with procedures and OBGYN services
- Explain use of medications
- Obtain specimens such as blood work, urine POCT, hemoglobin A1C, throat swabs
- Start IVs
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
Decatur, Georgia
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Assists in the assessment of the physical and psychological of patients
- Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps and verify with2nd nurse
- Complete CIWAS and COWs
- Respond to emergencies on the floor
- Inventory; input orders, reorder medications, and stock medications
- Play close attention to detail
- EKG
- Colostomy care/Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Atlanta Health and Rehab
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Administer medications through PEG tubes
- Manage IV ABTs
- Measure, clean and dress wounds
- Document progression of wounds
- Document any change in status of patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity Care at Home Hospice Services
Alpharetta, Georgia
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Hospice, end of life care
- Assess patients and provide empathy
- Documentation of change in status
- Administer narcotics
Licensed Practical Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services
Sarasota, Florida
09.2014 - 11.2014
- Administered blood pressures, psychiatric, diabetic medications
- Record Vital signs
- Wound care; cleaning and wrapping wounds
- Monitored blood glucose levels
- Read and administered PPDs
- Documented information in electronic MAR
- Collect and test urine specimens and culture
Licensed Practical Nurse
Operation Par MAPS Clinic
Bradenton, Florida
11.2013 - 09.2014
- Conducted focus assessments
- Administered methadone medication
- Responsible for narcotic inventory
- Transcribed methadone orders
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
BLS/ACLS Instructor -
American Heart Association
Tampa, FLBachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2019
Associate Of Arts - Nursing
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL12.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Preceptor
- Complex Problem-solving
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Procedure preparations
- Call triaging
Timeline
Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse NICU
Fairview Eastbank Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse PCU/ Step down ICU
Loyal Source Travel Agency
01.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse PCU/ Step down ICU
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
12.2019 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Registered Nurse PCU/ICU Stepdown
Complex Care Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emory Healthcare
09.2015 - 03.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
03.2015 - 03.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Atlanta Health and Rehab
02.2015 - 03.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity Care at Home Hospice Services
01.2015 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Armor Correctional Health Services
09.2014 - 11.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Operation Par MAPS Clinic
11.2013 - 09.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor
BLS/ACLS Instructor -
American Heart Association
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Associate Of Arts - Nursing
State College of Florida