Tequita James
Arlington
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Regional One Extended Care Hospital, excelling in ventilator management and compassionate care. Proven ability to advocate for critically-ill patients, enhance treatment protocols, and improve patient satisfaction through effective communication and clinical judgment. Committed to delivering exceptional care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse LTACH
Regional One Extended Care Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Methodist North Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2020
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Compassionate care
- Basic life support
- Tracheostomy care
- Life-sustaining machines
- Clinical judgment
Certification
ACLS (expires 10/2025)
BLS (expires 08/2025)
Timeline
Registered Nurse LTACH
Regional One Extended Care Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Methodist North Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2021 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
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