rn-bsn tarla richards

stafford, virginia

About

Ambitious, innovative Registered Nurse and Certified Health Education Specialist with dynamic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills. Specialized in the following areas of nursing: Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, Surgical-Orthopedic, Mental Health, and Community Health. Experienced in community, school, and worksite health education and promotion programs including identification, tracking, and facilitating education of individuals at risk for various healthcare issues.

Country

united states

City

stafford

Industry

hospital & health care

Skill

health education, health promotion, public health, healthcare, wellness, nursing, prevention, patient education

Experience

public health nurse

fairfax county government

2014-12 - Present · 11 yrs 10 mos

registered nurse

stafford hospital

2013-10 - 2014-11 · 1 yr 2 mos

registered nurse

virginia hospital center

2012-10 - 2013-10 · 1 yr 1 mo

residential counselor

community systems, inc

2010-11 - 2012-10 · 2 yrs

account manager

l&t health and fitness

2009-8 - 2010-10 · 1 yr 3 mos

health promotion specialist

l&t health and fitness

2008-8 - 2009-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

graduate teaching assistant

east carolina university

2007-1 - 2007-5 · 5 mos

* Lectured undergraduate students on health education and health science topics in order to facilitate their process of making informed decisions regarding their health. * Maintained records of student work and performance. * Managed classroom setting and student interactions in a manner conducive for effective learning.

customer service technician

viquest wellness center

2004-11 - 2007-5 · 2 yrs 7 mos

* Performed health assessments including height, weight, body fat, waist-hip measurements, blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol, and glucose. * Reviewed health risk appraisals and clinical test results with patients highlighting on their nutrition, cholesterol, body composition, disease management, and exercise.