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DYMPHNA NUESTRO TUCKER
White House
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
01.2026 - Current
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize the learning of nursing skills and interventions and to boost student learning.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
Surgery Preadmission Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Nashville, TN
09.2023 - Current
- Increased patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments, including verification of medical history, allergies, and consent forms.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Streamlined the blood collection process through proficient venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
- Streamlined diagnostic processes for faster results by maintaining and calibrating EKG equipment.
- Maintained integrity of medical records and other administrative and operational data.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Spine Center (OHO)
Nashville, TN
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed message baskets for spine providers and their patients.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative education and care instructions to patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Indian Lake Surgery Center
Hendersonville, TN
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
PACU Registered Nurse
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Student Health Center
Nashville, TN
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Experience working with patients with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, psychotic disorders, PTSD, and other mental health issues
- Experience working with the LGBTQ+ population and college-aged young adults.
- Assistance with procedures such as IUD insertion and colposcopies.
- Managed message baskets for multiple providers
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, HPV, Hep A, Hep B, influenza, COVID, and other illnesses of concern
- Administered allergy injections safely, per Allergist's protocol, in the Injection Clinic
PCU Registered Nurse
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, TN
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Nashville, TN2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Precepting
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Nurse educator (Beginner)
Certification
- BLS Provider (American Heart)
- ACLS Provider (American Heart)
Licenses
State of Tennessee Department of Health Division of Health Related Boards - Registered Nurse per Board of Nursing - Multistate - License No.: RN0000235620
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
- Cerner
- Epic
- Meditech
Honors & Awards
- Inductee, Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society, presented by South College Nashville, TN(2018)
Interests
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Cumberland University
01.2026 - Current
Clinic Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Spine Center (OHO)
11.2024 - 08.2025
Surgery Preadmission Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
09.2023 - Current
Endoscopy Registered Nurse
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2023 - 10.2023
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Indian Lake Surgery Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
PACU Registered Nurse
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2023
Clinic Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt Student Health Center
09.2020 - 04.2022
PCU Registered Nurse
Tristar Skyline Medical Center
02.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Tennessee Knoxville