Tamika Masters
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Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at South Texas Veterans Health Care System-Polytrauma, specializing in evidence-based practice and nursing competency development. Excelled in leadership and team management, significantly enhancing patient care through clinical judgment and effective resource utilization. Demonstrated expertise in tracheostomy care and family support, contributing to notable improvements in recovery goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Polytrauma Rehabilitation
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
02.2023 - Current
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Polytrauma Outpatient
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Primary Care
Brooke Army Medical Center
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Registered nurse.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX10-2022
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Resource Utilization Management
- Family support
- Tracheostomy care
- Physical therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
Accomplishments
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Training - Trained team doctors and staff nurses on PSH-AM tool to ensure consistent quality care of TBI patients.
- VA Registered Nurse Transition-to-Practice Graduate- Class of 2023
- Polytrauma unit-based Co-chair
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Polytrauma Rehabilitation
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
02.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Polytrauma Outpatient
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
05.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Primary Care
Brooke Army Medical Center
01.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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