Terri Wanger
Murfreesboro
Summary
Versatile nursing professional with a strong foundation in behavioral and medical-surgical care. Proficient in crisis intervention, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing treatment adherence and optimizing recovery experiences for patients and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Trust Point Hospital
Murfreesboro
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications following protocols to meet individual patient needs and improve treatment outcomes.
- Monitored patient behavior, documenting changes to inform the healthcare team and enhance care decisions.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided therapeutic support through individual and group counseling sessions.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clarity in treatment plans and support.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control measures.
- Advised family members on available community resources that can help them manage their loved one's condition.
Med-Surg Registered Nurse: Ortho/Oncology
Saint Thomas: Rutherford
11.2017 - 03.2025
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of seven patients, providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care to ensure comprehensive recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers, enhancing continuity of care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in clear terms, improving understanding and adherence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN08-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Behavioral assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic communication
- Pain management
- Decision-making
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to seven patients in Med-Surge/ Post-Operative environment.
Skills
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Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Trust Point Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Med-Surg Registered Nurse: Ortho/Oncology
Saint Thomas: Rutherford
11.2017 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University