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Tamika Brinson

Tamika Brinson

Charlotte

Summary

Compassionate, board-certified nurse practitioner with a 19-year background in advanced practice nursing, known for high productivity and efficiency in patient care delivery. Possess specialized skills in critical thinking, acute care management, patient education, and diagnostic reasoning. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support, patient assessment, and emergency response management. Excel at communication, adaptability, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes for patients under stressful conditions.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Agency RN

Favorite Healthcare Agency
Charlotte
01.2025 - Current
  • Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Performed initial assessments, health histories, physical examinations, and administered medications.
  • Supported medical staff in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute illnesses or chronic diseases.

Nurse Practitioner PRN

Theoria Medical (Pineville Nursing & Rehab)
Pineville
10.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
  • Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
  • Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.

RN Clinical Instructor PRN

ECPI University
Charlotte
03.2024 - Current
  • Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning..
  • Conducted evaluations of student performance, provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
  • Supervised student clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to patient care protocols.
  • Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
  • Integrated evidence-based practice into teaching, promoting up-to-date patient care techniques.
  • Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.

RN Navigator (Hospital at Home)

Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning with physicians, social workers, case managers, therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
  • Initiated home health care services, such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.

RN Med/Surg Telemetry)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Huntersville)
Huntersville
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Provided care to patients with cardiac and pulmonary diseases using telemetry monitoring equipment.
  • Monitored electrocardiogram for abnormal rhythms or other changes in cardiac status.

RN Traveler

Aya Healthcare (Novant Matthews)
Matthews
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Instructed patients and family members on cardiac medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and activity levels.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Provided pre-operative, post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients including cardiac stents, Pacemaker Implantation, Defibrillator Implantation.
  • Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
  • Identified high risk factors for cardiac events among hospitalized patients through a systematic evaluation of clinical data.

RN Traveler (Cardiac Step-down/pre-post)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
Charlotte
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient status during pre-operative and post-operative periods.
  • Provided patient care during invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures.
  • Instructed patients on post-procedure care instructions, ensuring that they understand the risks associated with their condition.
  • Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
  • Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters, and pacemaker installations.
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.

RN Traveler (Cardiac Med/Surg Tele)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
Charlotte
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Coordinated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for cardiac patients.
  • Monitored patient recovery from heart surgeries and procedures.
  • Administered medications prescribed by the physician for cardiac patients.
  • Counseled patients regarding diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and stress management techniques.
  • Provided pre and post-operative care to cardiac patients.
  • Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
  • Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.

RN Traveler (Med/Surg Step-down)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
Charlotte
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding health conditions and treatment plans.
  • Managed emergency care situations, applying critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or trauma cases.

RN Traveler (Med/Surg Telemetry)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
Charlotte
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
  • Advocated for patient needs and preferences across multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.

RN Traveler (Med/Surg Stepdown)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
Charlotte
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assisted physicians with intubations and other medical interventions for critically ill patients.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
  • Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
  • Utilized personal protective equipment when providing direct care to protect both staff and patients from transmission of the virus.
  • Monitored vital signs and other symptoms of patients in the COVID-19 unit.
  • Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill or deceased patients due to complications from COVID-19.

Assistant Nurse Manager

Highland Hospital
Rochester
09.2017 - 11.2020
  • Led a team of 15 nurses, enhancing patient care quality and reducing error rates by 12%
  • Implemented new training programs, resulting in improved staff performance and patient satisfaction
  • Streamlined workflow processes, decreasing patient wait times and increasing efficiency
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans, achieving measurable health outcomes
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.

RN

Highland Hospital
Rochester
05.2004 - 08.2017
  • Provided direct patient care and managed medical records, ensuring high-quality treatment and compliance
  • Led a team of nurses, improving patient recovery rates and reducing hospital stay durations
  • Implemented infection control protocols, resulting in a safer environment and fewer hospital-acquired infections
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and outcomes
  • Proactively enhanced team productivity by 20% through streamlined processes
  • Spearheaded digital transformation of patient records, boosting data retrieval efficiency
  • Optimized staff scheduling, cutting overtime costs by 15% while maintaining care quality
  • Introduced mobile health monitoring tools, increasing patient engagement and self-management

Education

Master's degree - Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitiioner

Keuka College
Keuka, NY
08.2020

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
05.2004

Bachelor's Degree - Biology/Chemistry

South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina
05.1999

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Critical-Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time-Management
  • Efficiency
  • Adaptability
  • Communication skills

Accomplishments

  • Provided patient care and monitored vital signs, ensuring high standards of safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Administered medications and treatments, achieving positive patient outcomes and recovery rates.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
  • Adapted quickly to diverse clinical settings, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
  • Led a team of 15 nurses, enhancing patient care quality and reducing error rates by 12%.
  • Implemented new training programs, resulting in improved staff performance and patient satisfaction.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, decreasing patient wait times and increasing efficiency.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans, achieving measurable health outcomes.
  • Eager to advance and rapidly absorb new skills in any professional setting.
  • Spearheaded a 15% increase in compliance through rigorous protocol enforcement.
  • Provided direct patient care and managed medical records, ensuring high-quality treatment and compliance.
  • Led a team of nurses, improving patient recovery rates and reducing hospital stay durations.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, resulting in a safer environment and fewer hospital-acquired infections.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and outcomes.
  • Proactively enhanced team productivity by 20% through streamlined processes.
  • Spearheaded digital transformation of patient records, boosting data retrieval efficiency.
  • Optimized staff scheduling, cutting overtime costs by 15% while maintaining care quality.
  • Introduced mobile health monitoring tools, increasing patient engagement and self-management.

Personal Information

Title: Nurse Practitioner

Timeline

Agency RN

Favorite Healthcare Agency
01.2025 - Current

Nurse Practitioner PRN

Theoria Medical (Pineville Nursing & Rehab)
10.2024 - Current

RN Navigator (Hospital at Home)

Atrium Healthcare
10.2024 - 03.2025

RN Med/Surg Telemetry)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Huntersville)
09.2024 - 01.2025

RN Clinical Instructor PRN

ECPI University
03.2024 - Current

RN Traveler

Aya Healthcare (Novant Matthews)
03.2024 - 08.2024

RN Traveler (Cardiac Step-down/pre-post)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
06.2023 - 02.2024

RN Traveler (Cardiac Med/Surg Tele)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
12.2022 - 05.2023

RN Traveler (Med/Surg Step-down)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
06.2022 - 12.2022

RN Traveler (Med/Surg Telemetry)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
06.2021 - 05.2022

RN Traveler (Med/Surg Stepdown)

Aya Healthcare (Novant Presbyterian)
12.2020 - 05.2021

Assistant Nurse Manager

Highland Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2020

RN

Highland Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2017

Master's degree - Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitiioner

Keuka College

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

University of Rochester

Bachelor's Degree - Biology/Chemistry

South Carolina State University
Tamika Brinson