Victoria Tatum
North Little Rock,AR
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff members within the Medical Intensive Care Unit, promoting teamwork and fostering professional growth.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes within the intensive care unit environment.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments of new admissions to the Medical Intensive Care Unit, ensuring timely identification of acute issues requiring intervention from the healthcare team.
- Contributed to a culture of excellence in nursing practice by staying current on evidence-based research relevant to Medical Intensive Care Unit nursing care standards.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing ICU processes and patient outcomes.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Optimized clinical decision-making by conducting thorough psychosocial assessments upon admission and throughout patients'' stays.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing tailored nursing care plans for individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Raised awareness about mental health stigma within the community by participating in outreach events and educational programs.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Phlebotomist
Chi St. Vincent Hospital
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal Dairy Science
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2016
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Project Implementation
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Vascular Surgery
- Pain Management Techniques
- Implantable Pacemakers
- Intramuscular Injections
- Nursing Assignments
- Interpreting EKGs
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- PICC Lines
- Suicide prevention
- Medication administration
- Safety planning
Licensure
Registered Nurse , Esthetician
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock
11.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
09.2020 - 12.2020
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
05.2019 - 08.2020
Phlebotomist
Chi St. Vincent Hospital
12.2018 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock
Bachelor of Science - Animal Dairy Science
Mississippi State University
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