Rochanda Talton
South Bend
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional skilled in patient education, compassionate care, and medication reconciliation. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Center Nurse
Oak Street Health
02.2023 - Current
- Triage calls from patients that consist of medication refills to emergent issues and send pertinent information from these calls to the assigned provider. Document patient information in Canopy and Greenway eMAR.
- Educate patients on diabetes management and blood pressure control, complete medication reconciliations, and collaborate with staff in support of the patient
- Perform tasks for the center such as ordering and stocking medical supplies while keeping track of inventory
Nurse Resident
Saint Joseph Health System
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Care for medically complex patients who have multiple/varied diagnoses such as patients with urological conditions and surgeries, general post-surgical care, wound vacs, drains, and chest tubes. Document patient information in Epic eMAR.
LPN Floor Nurse
Sanctuary at St. Paul's
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team for timely interventions.
- Delegate tasks to CNA's and assist when needed.
- Documented patient information in Vision eMAR.
LPN Floor Nurse
Healthwin Specialized Care
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting significant findings to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication strategies.
- Documented patient information in Point Click Care (PCC) eMAR.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ancilla College of Marian University
Plymouth05-2022
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College
South Bend05-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Compassionate care
- Health promotion
- Diabetes management
- Triage assessment
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient care
- Professional bedside manner
- Community health
Certification
- License and Compact License - Issued April 2022; Expires October 2027
- American Heart Association BLS - November 2024 to November 2026
Timeline
Center Nurse
Oak Street Health
02.2023 - Current
Nurse Resident
Saint Joseph Health System
05.2022 - 12.2022
LPN Floor Nurse
Sanctuary at St. Paul's
09.2017 - 12.2017
LPN Floor Nurse
Healthwin Specialized Care
02.2016 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ancilla College of Marian University
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Brown Mackie College
Employee of the Month; Above and Beyond Award
- Employee of the Month
Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health. September 2023 to September 2023. The award is given by the previous employee of the month to another selected employee who exemplifies hard work and dedication. - Above and Beyond Award
Healthwin Specialized Care. March 2017 to March 2017. Award is in recognition of staff members who demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and exceed the expectations of their job duties.