Tichina Jefferson
Coushatta
Summary
Competent and caring professional offering four years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments and multiple specialties. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments, and delegate tasks. Proven ability to lead nursing staff and effectively manage acute neurological conditions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Health
Coushatta
03.2026 - Current
- Administered emergency medications and treatments during critical patient care situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions in fast-paced environments.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge
01.2023 - Current
- Provide frequent Neurological based assessments on patients with conditions such as; strokes and brain injuries.
- Coordinate workforce management objectives with a focus on individual, departmental, and hospital-wide initiatives
- Assess for acute neurological changes of status and competently intervene.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
Nurse Technician
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted nursing staff in all aspects of patient care, such as bedside care, collecting specimens, transporting patients, and documenting patient information.
- Stayed current on patients' conditions, monitoring, documenting, and communicating important changes in vital signs.
Student Nurse
Southern University A&M College
Baton Rouge
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Gained experience providing patient care in a variety of settings.
- Performed basic nursing skills.
- Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and patient care protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA, USSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Trauma care
- NIHSS, NIH Stroke Scale Training & Certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Infection control measures
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education
- Nursing staff leadership
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Christus Health
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Technician
Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 12.2022
Student Nurse
Southern University A&M College
08.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Southern University and A&M College