Patricia Tye
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse where I will be able to expand my nursing experience and build upon my knowledge while providing high-quality, safe, compassionate care to patients. Caring and reliable Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in multiple environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
08.2020 - Current
- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
04.2006 - 08.2020
- Medical-Surgical Unit, Long Term/Swing Bed Unit
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying individual needs and developing tailored nursing interventions accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2020
Certification of Completion - Vocational Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12.1998
Skills
- NIHSS certification, 2019, 2021, 2024
- Cardiac monitors
- Basic Arrythmia ECG Certification, October 2018, February 2021, February 2024
- Experience with Cerner, Healthland EMR
- Preceptor Training and Certification, September 2012, June 2024
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intake and discharge
- Healthcare ethics
Recognition
- Daisy Award Recipient, 2016
- Daisy Award nomination 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
- 15 year service award, April 2021
- 10-year service award, August 2016
- 5-year service award, May 2011
- Letter of Recognition of service from CNO, June 2018
- Letter of Recognition from Nurse Manager, March 2019
Leadership Experience
- Licensed Vocational Nurse team leader, team care, long term care, LVN Preceptor/Mentor
- Registered Nurse Preceptor/Mentor
- Member National Student Nurses Association, 2019-2020
- Member Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2001-current
References
- Tracy Lankin, RN, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, (661) 805-5210
- April Brown, RN, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, (661) 609-1155
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
08.2020 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
04.2006 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bakersfield College
Certification of Completion - Vocational Nursing
Central Texas College
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