Tanika Rhooms Russell
Conyers,GA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with proven teaching expertise and leadership skills in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch supervisory expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about isolating and resolving concerns. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Northwell Health/Flexstaff
06.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
School Nurse/Asthma Health Educator
Department Of Education/ Metasense /Horizon
03.2020 - Current
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Promoted a healthy school environment through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
- Served as a resource for faculty and staff by providing training on first aid, CPR, and other health-related topics.
- Facilitated early detection of health issues by conducting routine screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, among others.
Charge Nurse/ Nurse Educator
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
- Reduced knowledge gaps by creating customized training plans that addressed specific needs within the nursing team.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Charge Nurse
ATC Healthcare Services
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within Medical-Surgical to serve as informational resource to students/novice nurses.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Assess health care needs of patients through observation, physical examination and nursing history to appropriately identify each patients requirements relative to their specific needs.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor vital signs and perform care as needed. Assist physicians during procedures and ensure proper handling of specimens.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
2019
Associate Of Science - Nursing
MLI
2018
Diploma of Nursing - Practical Nursing
VEEB School of Nursing
2011
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Records Management
- EMR / EHR
- Budget Oversight
- Policy and procedure development
- Medical record auditing
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Training
- NRP
- HIPAA Compliance
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Charge Nurse/ Nurse Educator
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2023
Charge Nurse
Northwell Health/Flexstaff
06.2021 - Current
School Nurse/Asthma Health Educator
Department Of Education/ Metasense /Horizon
03.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse
ATC Healthcare Services
03.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
06.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Of Science - Nursing
MLI
Diploma of Nursing - Practical Nursing
VEEB School of Nursing
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