Tekeyla Warfield
Olive Branch,MS
Summary
Accomplished Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with 7 years directing exceptional nursing care methodologies to guide optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice as a Registered Nurse and Two Years as a APRN. Demonstrated experience in treatment care planning & management of health in Hospital Inpatient Settings, Chronic Hemodialysis Units, and Primary Care. Dedicated to improving clinical trajectories through effective care coordination, post-discharge planning, and patient education. Seeking
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Francis Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff members on acute hemodialysis procedures, sharing knowledge and best practices among colleagues.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality acute hemodialysis care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Maintained current knowledge of advancements in nephrology and dialysis treatments through ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Hospital
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families during challenging health experiences.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and assessment of vital signs, lab values, and symptoms.
Med-Surg
VCP Staffing
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Contracted to administer evidence-based nursing methodologies within the medical-surgical, telemetry, and dialysis unit setting
- Demonstrate exceptional proficiency and clinical knowledge to drive clinical quality outcomes for patients within the inpatient setting
- Conduct focused and comprehensive physical assessments, develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans to delay the progression of disease
- Initiate prior authorization referrals based on medical necessity and consult the supervising physician
- Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate targeted interventions to promote wound healing and comorbid conditions
- Counsel patients and families on treatment and medication compliance.
Hemodialysis Dialysis Unit
Rapid Staffing
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Contracted to administer evidence-based nursing methodologies within the medical-surgical, telemetry, and dialysis unit setting
- Demonstrate exceptional proficiency and clinical knowledge to drive clinical quality outcomes for patients within the inpatient setting
- Conduct focused and comprehensive physical assessments, develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans to delay the progression of disease
- Initiate prior authorization referrals based on medical necessity and consult the supervising physician
- Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate targeted interventions to promote wound healing and comorbid conditions
- Counsel patients and families on treatment and medication compliance.
Hemodialysis Dialysis Unit
HealthSource Global Staffing
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Contracted to administer evidence-based nursing methodologies within the medical-surgical, telemetry, and dialysis unit setting
- Demonstrate exceptional proficiency and clinical knowledge to drive clinical quality outcomes for patients within the inpatient setting
- Conduct focused and comprehensive physical assessments, develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans to delay the progression of disease
- Initiate prior authorization referrals based on medical necessity and consult the supervising physician
- Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate targeted interventions to promote wound healing and comorbid conditions
- Counsel patients and families on treatment and medication compliance.
Registered Nurse/Preceptor, Chronic/Acute Hemodialysis Unit/Medical Surgical
HealthTrust – Travel Contract- Full Time 40+ hours Weekly
08.2021
- Contracted to administer evidence-based nursing methodologies within the medical-surgical, telemetry, and dialysis unit setting
- Demonstrate exceptional proficiency and clinical knowledge to drive clinical quality outcomes for patients within the inpatient setting
- Conduct focused and comprehensive physical assessments, develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans to delay the progression of disease
- Initiate prior authorization referrals based on medical necessity and consult the supervising physician
- Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate targeted interventions to promote wound healing and comorbid conditions
- Counsel patients and families on treatment and medication compliance
- Precepted New Graduates & New Employees to the Hemodialysis Unit and Hospital
Registered Nurse/Preceptor. Acute Hemodialysis/Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Krucial Staffing Travel Contract-Full Time
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Contracted to administer evidence-based nursing methodologies within the medical-surgical, telemetry, and dialysis unit setting
- Demonstrate exceptional proficiency and clinical knowledge to drive clinical quality outcomes for patients within the inpatient setting
- Conduct focused and comprehensive physical assessments, develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans to delay the progression of disease
- Initiate prior authorization referrals based on medical necessity and consult the supervising physician
- Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate targeted interventions to promote wound healing and comorbid conditions
- Counsel patients and families on treatment and medication compliance
- Precepted New Registered Nurse Graduates and Oriented New Employees to the Unit
Charge Registered Nurse/Preceptor, Chronic Hemodialysis Unit
Satellite Healthcare Full Time
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed the daily operational needs of the dialysis unit, guiding organizational standards of practice
- Supervised over 26+ clinical staff to maintain regulatory compliance
- Delivered evidence-based nursing clinical oversight in the diagnosis and treatment of renal disorders to patients across the lifespan including anemia management and transitional care
- Performed diagnostic testing and treatment planning based on ICD-10 diagnostic criteria and clinical findings
- Followed ESRD clinical pathways based to achieve positive patient outcomes
- Initiated prior authorization review referrals to promote health stabilization and reduce the risk of hospitalization
- Precepted New Registered Nurse Employess to the clinic and the Hemodialysis Unit
Registered Nurse, Chronic Hemodialysis Unit
Fresenius Kidney Care Full-Time
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Provided complex care to moderate and high acuity diagnosed ESRD patients
- Documented and assessed for abnormal hemodynamic changes, notified nephrologist on-call when clinically appropriate
- Followed standard orders based on clinical presentation and participated in emergency codes to drive crisis stabilization and patient recovery
- Collaborated with dialysis nurses and certified hemodialysis technicians to address patient response to infusions and adjust care as needed
- Recommended outpatient transitional care planning with inpatient case management to reduce the risk of rehospitalization.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Medical-Surgical
Gifted Hands Travel Contract 36 Hrs Weekly
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Supervised and monitored low to moderate acuity patient caseload
- Provided leadership by direct training to new hire nursing staff in medication administration, EKG, unit standard protocols and lead rapid response efforts on unit
- Conducted targeted interventions to address gaps in care identified in individualized care plans
- Administered and reconciled medications to prevent polypharmacy
- Performed patient education from admission to discharge to ensure treatment and medication compliance.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/Cardiovascular ICU Stepdown/Heart Failure
Gifted Hands Travel Contract 36 Hrs Weekly
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Administered evidence based cardiac care through comprehensive and ongoing assessment, intervention, and evaluation of rendered care to ensure clinical quality and positive patient outcomes
- Performed telemetry monitoring, diagnostic lab interpretation, and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms
- Documented observations and recommended concurrent review referrals and provide discharge planning to drive clinical quality
- Attended daily rounds with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to drive attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance, and service utilization.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Stepdown
Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare Full Time
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Administered evidence based cardiac care through comprehensive and ongoing assessment, intervention, and evaluation of rendered care to ensure clinical quality and positive patient outcomes
- As a Registered Nurse, under the ANA scope of practice, utilized the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles
- Provided quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Methodist Lebonheur policies and procedures
- Applied the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge needs of patient/family/significant other
- Performed telemetry monitoring, diagnostic lab interpretation, and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms
- Applied the Core Concepts of Patient- and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) in practice and used the knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family
- Recognized the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes
- Partner with and utilized patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care
- Provided quality care that meets or exceeds the expectations of value (core measures, quality matrix, patient experience, fiscally responsible)
- Documented observations and recommended concurrent review referrals and provide discharge planning to drive clinical quality
- Aided individuals in a manner that considers their special needs, age-related and cultural-related needs
- Recognize the roles of the interdisciplinary team, patient and family care partners and utilizes them appropriately as resources in planning patient care
- Delegated appropriate tasks
- Attended daily rounds with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to drive attainment of optimal outcomes through case management focused on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance, and service utilization.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Medical-Surgical
Baptist Memorial Hospital Full Time
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Supervised and monitored low to moderate acuity patient caseload
- Provided leadership by direct training to new hire nursing staff in medication administration, EKG, unit standard protocols and lead rapid response efforts on unit
- Conducted targeted interventions to address gaps in care identified in individualized care plans
- Administered and reconciled medications to prevent polypharmacy
- Performed patient education from admission to discharge to ensure treatment and medication compliance.
Education
Master of Science: Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2019
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS08.2017
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS05.2015
Skills
- Nursing Leadership
- Preventative Care
- Concurrent & Prior Authorization Review
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Education
- Medication Administration & Reconciliation
- Evidence Based Research & Practice
- Clinical Nursing Education
- Primary & Specialty Care
- Quality Assurance & Improvement
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Quality Outcomes
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dialysis Management
Certification
- Compact license
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Mississippi, Board of Registered Nursing, Active & Unencumbered, Tennessee
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
City
MS
Street
Olive Branch
Zip
38654
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Francis Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Hospital
10.2023 - 11.2023
Med-Surg
VCP Staffing
01.2023 - 01.2023
Hemodialysis Dialysis Unit
Rapid Staffing
09.2022 - 09.2022
Hemodialysis Dialysis Unit
HealthSource Global Staffing
12.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse/Preceptor, Chronic/Acute Hemodialysis Unit/Medical Surgical
HealthTrust – Travel Contract- Full Time 40+ hours Weekly
08.2021
Registered Nurse/Preceptor. Acute Hemodialysis/Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Krucial Staffing Travel Contract-Full Time
07.2020 - 05.2021
Charge Registered Nurse/Preceptor, Chronic Hemodialysis Unit
Satellite Healthcare Full Time
01.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Medical-Surgical
Gifted Hands Travel Contract 36 Hrs Weekly
01.2018 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry/Cardiovascular ICU Stepdown/Heart Failure
Gifted Hands Travel Contract 36 Hrs Weekly
09.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Stepdown
Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare Full Time
03.2017 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse, Chronic Hemodialysis Unit
Fresenius Kidney Care Full-Time
08.2016 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Medical-Surgical
Baptist Memorial Hospital Full Time
09.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Science: Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science: Nursing -
Itawamba Community College
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