Zhengzheng Tang

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and clinical instruction. Proven ability to foster critical thinking and enhance team collaboration, ensuring high-quality patient care. Committed to developing individualized care plans that improve outcomes for diverse populations.

• - Registered Nurse (RN), IL, Active
• - Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
• - Medical-Surgical Nursing (MEDSURG-BC), ANCC
• - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (in progress)

- Evidence-Based Practice Project: Improving bedside shift reporting to enhance patient engagement and HCAHPS scores using the Johns Hopkins EBP model (2025), - MSN Practicum: Community-based diabetes education and wound care for adults 65+, - Case Study Project: Collaborative care management in rare infectious disease (Pott’s Disease), including interprofessional planning and care coordination

• - American Nurses Association (ANA)
• - National Association of Public Health Nurses (NAPH)

• Tang, Z. (2025, March). Making a bright future in Warren County community healthcare. Portal Post, OSF Holy Family. MSN Leadership in Public Health Program.
• Tang, Z. (2024, September). Using innovation to improve nursing practice: Bedside shift reporting [Conference presentation]. OSF Nurse Symposium, Peoria, IL.
• Tang, Z. (2024, December). Speak up for our nurses: Addressing work violence [Presentation]. OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
• Tang, Z. (2025, March). Speaking up for safe care: Advocating for patients in medical-surgical units [Presentation]. OSF Holy Family Medical Center.

• - Chair, Professional Practice Council, OSF IL Western Central Region (Holy Family, St. Mary, and St. Luck)
• - Unit Council Chair, OSF Holy Family Medical Center, 1000 W Harlem Ave, Monmouth, IL 61462
• - Active participant, Nurse Symposium on Innovation, [2024 and 2025]
• - Lead educator on Wound VAC dressing change education project
• - Involved in multiple hospital-based and community health events in Warren County, focusing on:
• 1. Diabetes Prevention and Education
• Role: Teach people how to eat healthy, stay active, and manage blood sugar.
• Event: Host a diabetes education class at a local community center.
• 2. Blood Pressure Screenings
• Role: Check blood pressure and teach how to keep it under control.
• Event: Offer free screenings at a health fair or church event.
• 3. Immunization Outreach
• Role: Give vaccines and explain why they are important.
• Event: Set up a mobile flu shot clinic for seniors.
• 4. Senior Wellness and Education
• Role: Help older adults learn ways to stay healthy and safe.
• Event: Lead a senior wellness workshop with tips on fall prevention and healthy eating.