Tammie Furr
Mountain Pine,AR
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with thirty-two years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Case Management.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
National Park Medical Center
Hot Springs, AR
07.2018 - Current
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Evaluated medical guidelines and benefit coverage to determine appropriateness of services.
- Obtained authorizations from multiple insurance carriers for various levels of care.
- Performed admission reviews based for medical necessity based upon Interqual specification.
- Supervised and maintained all utilization review documentation through More-care.
- Advocated for patients with insurance companies, securing coverage for necessary treatments and medications.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Hot Springs, AR
03.2013 - 07.2018
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Administration of hemodialysis in addition to a monitoring vital signs, giving medications, and discontinuing dialysis treatments.
- Utilized automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Ensured optimal equipment performance through routine maintenance checks and prompt troubleshooting when issues arose.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
IR Outpatient Registered Nurse
Arkansas Renal Group
Hot Springs, AR
11.2012 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Dialysis Unit Manager
Arkansas Nephrology Services
Hot Springs, AR
09.1993 - 11.2012
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
RN, ICU
National Park Medical Center
Hot Springs, AR
05.2001 - 09.2009
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Garland County Community College
Hot Springs, AR05.1998
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Quapaw Vo-tech
Hot Springs, AR05.1990
Skills
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Nursing Consultation
- Determine Medical Necessity
- InterQual Criteria
- Community Program Referrals
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Accurate Documentation
- Discharge Planning
Timeline
RN Case Manager
National Park Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
03.2013 - 07.2018
IR Outpatient Registered Nurse
Arkansas Renal Group
11.2012 - 04.2018
RN, ICU
National Park Medical Center
05.2001 - 09.2009
Dialysis Unit Manager
Arkansas Nephrology Services
09.1993 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Garland County Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Quapaw Vo-tech
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