Tyria Blevins , RN-BSN, OCN
Kingsport
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse for nine years with progressive career history in direct patient care, care management, triage, palliative/hospice care, oncology, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. 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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Case Manager
Optum/Landmark
06.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Served as a liaison between patients and various support services such as financial assistance programs, community resources, and mental health counseling to ensure holistic care was provided.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce complications.
- Promoted continuity of care by coordinating with healthcare providers, social workers, and family members in the development of discharge plans.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through vigilant monitoring and prompt intervention for at-risk patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify gaps in care and develop targeted interventions for improvement.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing high-risk cases while ensuring all patients received appropriate attention and support.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Ballad Health
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Evaluated clinical practice guidelines for relevance within the organization's unique patient population and made recommendations for updates or changes when necessary.
- Provided timely referrals to appropriate specialists or support services when necessary for comprehensive patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Acted as a resource for other healthcare professionals by providing education and training on various aspects of oncology nursing practice.
- Contributed to oncology research initiatives through participation in clinical trials, data collection, and analysis of findings.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the oncology unit by adhering to evidence-based practices and protocols.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, social, financial needs throughout their cancer journey.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in oncology nursing care.
- Educated patients on side effect management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health during treatment.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning and follow-up care for oncology patients.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- NCCN guideline experience
Radiation Oncology RN
Ballad Health
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Contacted insurance companies to obtain prior authorization for medical procedures and medications.
- Educated patients and their families about treatment options, risks, and benefits, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their care.
Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ballad Health
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Supported seamless patient flow between departments by collaborating with other units during high census periods.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved outcomes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance benchmarks for key nursing metrics such as infection rates, falls prevention, and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail and thorough documentation.
- Enhanced patient-family centered care by involving family members in care planning, providing education on disease process and treatment options, and ensuring open lines of communication for questions and concerns.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes, ensuring timely and efficient transitions of care.
- Assisted in training new hospice nurses, sharing expertise in end-of-life care best practices.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and individualized care to hospice patients.
- Provided compassionate support during sensitive situations involving end-of-life care discussions or terminally ill patients seeking hospice services.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient outcomes during the course of their chemotherapy regimen.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bristol, TN05.2015
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Technology proficiency
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Referral Generation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Management
- Palliative Care
- Discharge Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Microsoft Office
- Intake and discharge
- End of life care
Certification
- OCN Certification - January 2021
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager
Optum/Landmark
06.2022 - Current
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Ballad Health
01.2021 - 06.2022
Radiation Oncology RN
Ballad Health
01.2017 - 01.2021
Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ballad Health
05.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
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