Tisha Smith
Evans
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath/ GDC/SHC
05.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Supervisor-PRN
Senior Lifestyle
09.2020 - Current
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective conflict resolution strategies among nursing staff members when necessary.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and their families during difficult times, serving as a key resource in addressing concerns or questions about the treatment process.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Corrections
TDC/Maxim
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse-Dosing Nurse
Treatment Center Of America
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Educated patients on potential side effects and how to manage them, minimizing complications during therapy.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining medication preparation and administration processes.
- Increased awareness among patients about available resources related to substance abuse treatment, by providing them with relevant information and encouragement.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA08.2018
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Responsible and Dependable
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Critical Thinking
- Intravenous Medications
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Patient Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound Care
- Specimen Collection
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath/ GDC/SHC
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse-Corrections
TDC/Maxim
08.2022 - 04.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse-Supervisor-PRN
Senior Lifestyle
09.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse-Dosing Nurse
Treatment Center Of America
03.2020 - 08.2022
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College
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