TANIKA WATSON
Joliet
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Able to work independently and part of a team. 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. Professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Residential Hospice
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans, ensuring alignment with hospice goals and patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate effective communication and streamline service delivery.
- Educated families on end-of-life care options, providing emotional support during challenging transitions while promoting patient dignity and comfort.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices in hospice care.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences, ensuring individualized approaches to end-of-life care decisions.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
Registered Nurse
CareRev
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge support
- Assess patient needs and develop care plans
- Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Certified Medical Assistant/Registered Nurse
Drs. Girgis & Associates
08.2012 - 07.2021
- Provide remote patient care and support to individuals with chronic conditions
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Adhere to all relevant healthcare regulations and guidelines
- Patient & family education
- Transcribing provider’s notes and orders into EMR
- Sending & phoning in prescriptions
- Onboard training for new employees
- Assisting physician in procedures
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to reduce symptoms
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with treatments and care using culturally-appropriate strategies
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
- Trained and mentored student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care standards
- Cared for patients’ wounds and promoted recovery by dressing, cleaning, and redressing areas
- Supported post-surgical patient needs, encouraging ambulation, monitoring catheters, and handling difficult personal hygiene tasks
- Modified patients’ treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and new physician orders
- Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
Certified Medical Assistant
Medi Weight-loss Clinics
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Worked under the supervision of a Physician Assistant, Transcribing provider’s orders into EMR
- Consulting new patients regarding weight loss program
- Explained procedures and treatments to patients and verified consent
- Safeguarded patient privacy and confidentiality in alignment with all HIPAA protocols
- Completed intakes, including measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms
- Contributed to smooth patient flow through skills in records management, phlebotomy, and task prioritization.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Tinley Park, IL12.2018
Certification - Medical Assisting
Everest
Burr Ridge, IL05.2011
Skills
- Triage
- Patient Advocate
- Symptom management
- Care Planning
- Direct patient care
- Patient & Family Education
- Precepting
- Management of peg tubes, nasogastric
- Tubes, catheters, PICC line
- Monitor left ventricular assist devices
- Ventilator support
- Crisis Intervention
- Patient Documentation
- Wound care
Certification
- RN in Illinois, License number 041.475954
- Basic Life Support
- ACLS
- CHPN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Residential Hospice
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
CareRev
11.2020 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2020
Certified Medical Assistant/Registered Nurse
Drs. Girgis & Associates
08.2012 - 07.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Medi Weight-loss Clinics
05.2011 - 08.2012
Certification - Medical Assisting
Everest
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Chamberlain University