Tomeka Robinson
Lynn
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Arbour Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through clinical judgment and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance while fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispensing Nurse
CTC Lynn
Lynn
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medication to patients according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Monitored patient health and reported any changes to the healthcare team.
- Maintained accurate patient records in the electronic health record system.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in nursing practices.
- Evaluated patient's response to medications and reported any adverse reactions.
- Conducted regular inventory of medications and restocked supplies as needed.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' physical condition prior to administering medications.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards relating to dispensing medications.
Registered Nurse
Bayridge Hospital
Lynn
11.2017 - 04.2022
- Provided nursing care for a 26 bed inpatient unit
- Supports patient and staff safety by following hospital policies and procedures while maintaining standard nursing protocol
- Provided coverage as charge nurse when needed i.e direct responsibility for the mental health counselor as well as nursing staff
Nurse Manager of Acute Psych Services
Arbour Hospital
Boston
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Manager of three acute inpatient psychiatric inpatient units
- Responsible for all nursing and technical personnel: Assesses competency of staff, oversees daily staffing and scheduling for the department as well as yearly evaluations
- Accountable for 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity with Nurse Manager
- Support and implement administrative decision
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Arbour Hospital
Boston
11.2017 - 08.2018
- In collaboration with the Nurse Manager directly supervise all nursing and technical personnel: Assesses competency of staff, oversees daily staffing and scheduling for the department.
- Identifies and develops strategies to improve the overall knowledge base and professionalism of staff.
- Collaborates with physicians, social work and all other interdisciplinary staff
- Shares 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity with Nurse Manager
Registered Nurse Float
Arbour Hospital
Boston
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Provide nursing care for a six units (136 patient) inpatient facility, Floats between the six units based on hospital needs
- Supports patient and staff safety by following hospital Nursing Services and IPSP safety Policies and Procedures consistently.
- Completes the initial treatment plan, as well as initial/completing nursing assessment
- Consistently follows Nursing Services Policy and Procedures when transcribing, administering and documenting medications and treatments as evidenced by result of auditing charts by Unit Nurse Manager.
- Collaborates in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment
Intake Coordinator / Financial Representative
Arbour Hospital
Boston
10.2005 - 02.2017
- Review, prioritize, and determine patient care for seven inpatient and 17 partial hospitalization facilities
- Coordinate the admissions process for patient referrals by collecting demographic, medical, and insurance information
- Ensure data integrity and patient confidentiality
- Perform insurance verification and negotiations for inpatient and partial hospitalization
- Interface with other hospital departments and personnel to provide and promote exceptional customer service, process flow, operational integrity, and quality care
Medical Assistant/Float
North Shore Physicians Group
Salem
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Traveled between 16 outpatient sites to provide coverage
- Phlebotomy
- Assisted physicians in sterile techniques for minor operative procedures on sebaceous cysts, mole removal and incision and drainage
- Established priorities in the admissions process
- Maintained safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following medical office protocol
Clinical Coordinator - Department of Psychiatry
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Provided supervision to six practicing assistants
- Responsible for patient billing, book keeping, and employee payroll processing
- Assisted head of department with training and performance reviews
Practice Assistant - Department of Psychiatry
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Organized schedules for providers and residents, provided administration back up and managed the insurance verification phone line
- Scheduled appointments, obtained insurance authorizations, collected insurance co-payments for busy multi phone line office
Education
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Lawrence Memorial/ Regis College School of Nursing
Medford, MA12.2016
Associate of Liberal Arts - cum laude
North Shore Community College
Lynn, MA06.2014
Medical Assistant, Certified Nurses Aid -
Hesser College
Manchester, NH05.1996
Skills
- Ob/gyn
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment
- Medication reconciliation
- Nursing documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Oral medication delivery
- Medication disposal
- Medication error prevention
- Gastroenterology
- Internal medicine
- Conducting EKGs
- Phlebotomy
- Giving injections
- Microsoft Office
- IDX
- E-Clinical
- LMR
- PeopleSoft payroll
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules
Awards
Excellence Award; Employee Of The Year, 06/01/18, Arbour Hospital
Certification
Registered Nurse, Massachusetts 2017
Timeline
Dispensing Nurse
CTC Lynn
03.2025 - Current
Nurse Manager of Acute Psych Services
Arbour Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Bayridge Hospital
11.2017 - 04.2022
Clinical Assistant Nurse Manager
Arbour Hospital
11.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Float
Arbour Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2017
Intake Coordinator / Financial Representative
Arbour Hospital
10.2005 - 02.2017
Medical Assistant/Float
North Shore Physicians Group
01.2005 - 01.2012
Clinical Coordinator - Department of Psychiatry
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2004
Practice Assistant - Department of Psychiatry
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2002
Associates of Nursing - Nursing
Lawrence Memorial/ Regis College School of Nursing
Associate of Liberal Arts - cum laude
North Shore Community College
Medical Assistant, Certified Nurses Aid -
Hesser College