T'Keya Backstrom
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with proven expertise at Choctaw Residential Center in medication administration and wound care. Demonstrated exceptional clinical judgment and emotional support for patients, enhancing care quality. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective communication, fostering collaboration within interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Residential Center
135 Residential Center Rd Philadelphia, MS 39350
04.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, and provided treatments.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Cashier Manager
Geyser Falls Water Theme Park
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Trained cashiers on organizational policies, cash handling and customer service to maintain highly skilled team.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints in a professional manner, maintaining positive brand reputation.
- Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently managing cashier transactions and addressing customer concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw daily operations of cashier department, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05-2026
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS07-2017
Associate of Applied Science -
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS05-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
Languages
English
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choctaw Residential Center
04.2018 - Current
Cashier Manager
Geyser Falls Water Theme Park
05.2013 - 09.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
East Central Community College
East Central Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
East Central Community College