Tanika Griffin
Eatonton
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. My background as a medication aide/cna help mold and shape me into the nurse that I am today. I truly love nursing. I am a firm believer in advocacy for my patients and myself as a nurse.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Houston Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Medication Aide/CNA
The Glen
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Supported the nursing staff with essential tasks, streamlining the overall care process.
- Ensured consistent treatment by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Improved patient understanding of medications by providing clear explanations of drug actions and side effects.
- Boosted patient compliance with medication regimes through compassionate guidance and support.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring an adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA07.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA05.2023
Associate of Science - Business Management
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA12.2020
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Emergency Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Stabilization
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Pharmacology knowledge
- EKG Interpretation
- Trauma Nursing
- Intravenous therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Documentation
Certification
ACLS
PALS
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Houston Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Medication Aide/CNA
The Glen
11.2020 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Associate of Science - Business Management
Central Georgia Technical College
ACLS
PALS
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
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