Teresa Hatch, BSN, RN, PCCN
San Jose
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for nursing roles, bringing substantial experience in patient care and medical procedures. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes, adaptable to changing healthcare needs. Expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation, coupled with compassionate approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN II (Cardiac/Telemetry)
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Planned, managed, assessed, and provided nursing care for up to 4 telemetry monitored patients according to hospital and department policies.
- Monitored and cared for patients with cardiac conditions requiring cardiac medications. Conducted assessments, administered medications, and ensured proper patient education.
- Ensured quality of care, safety, and good public/customer relationships.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Charge Nurse, PRN
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
RN IV (Clinical Decision Unit Observation)
Texas Health Resources
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions. Provided patients with education on the types of medication provided along with their possible side effects.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between the nursing department and interdisciplinary departments.
- Assessed patient conditions for up to five telemetry monitored patients, monitored patient symptoms and behaviors, and updated physicians if any changes or concerns were noted.
- Monitored and assessed patients after surgery, provided post surgical care, provided patient and family education after surgery.
- Admission and discharge documentation and provided patient education upon discharge.
RN IV PRN Charge Nurse
Texas Health Resources
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in meetings to plan post-treatment home care that will aide to reduce patient readmissions.
- Provided education and support to patients and families for them to feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Trained and mentored new graduate RNs on evidence based practices, hospital policies and procedures, and standards of care.
- Conducted and documented Press Gainey rounding on patients and family members to evaluate their experience of the staff and care they have received.
- Assisting staff RNs by quickly responding to life-threatening patient events and providing appropriate interventions to maintain life.
RN Supervisor
Oakmont Guest Care Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Liaised between patients and families by providing health information and addressing questions and concerns.
- Cultivated positive relationships with patients and families, addressed concerns or complaints, monitored patient satisfaction survey data and maintained confidentiality of patient information.
- Observed and interpreted patients' symptoms, devised individualized care plans, delivered best and most suitable care and advice and communicated to nursing staff and physicians.
- Audited and completed charts, evaluations and medical forms.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Documentation review
- Communication skills
- EPIC documentation
- MEDITECH documentation
- Physical examinations
- Time management
- Care coordination
- Decision-making
- Patient care
Certification
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) Certification
- Texas RN License
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- ACLS Certification
- California RN License
- NIHSS Stroke Certification
Timeline
Charge Nurse, PRN
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2024 - Current
RN II (Cardiac/Telemetry)
Good Samaritan Hospital
05.2024 - Current
RN IV (Clinical Decision Unit Observation)
Texas Health Resources
08.2022 - 04.2024
RN IV PRN Charge Nurse
Texas Health Resources
08.2022 - 04.2024
RN Supervisor
Oakmont Guest Care Center
07.2020 - 10.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
Weatherford College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
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