Alyssa Tauber
Columbia,MO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with twenty-two + years of nursing experience offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about collaborating with other healthcare team members, providing patient education, collecting and reviewing records, and triaging to the appropriate healthcare provider
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
University Of Missouri Healthcare
11.2020 - Current
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Collaborative Nurse
Missouri Cancer Associates
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications, and self-management.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, oncology conditions, and processes, treatments, and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
University Of Missouri Healthcare
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Assessed patients during treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high-quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Staff Nurse Dermatology Surgery
University Of Missouri Healthcare
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Staff Nurse Reproductive Medicine & Fertility
University Of Missouri Healthcare
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Worked with three fertility specialists in outpatient clinic.
- Assisted with procedures in an in-office OR
- Administered conscious sedation under the guidance of the attending physician
- Drew up treatment calendars for patients undergoing IVF
- Drew blood and started IVs
Education
No Degree - Nurse Practitioner
Bradley University
Peoria, ILAssociate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY05.2009
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Columbia Public Schools Practical Nursing Program
Columbia, MO03.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.1993
Skills
- Case Management
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Consultation
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Coordination
- Treatment Preparation
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- EMR / EHR
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Chronic Disease Management
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Compassionate and Caring
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
University Of Missouri Healthcare
11.2020 - Current
Collaborative Nurse
Missouri Cancer Associates
01.2019 - 11.2020
Oncology Nurse Navigator
University Of Missouri Healthcare
03.2015 - 01.2019
Staff Nurse Dermatology Surgery
University Of Missouri Healthcare
08.2010 - 09.2014
Staff Nurse Reproductive Medicine & Fertility
University Of Missouri Healthcare
08.2009 - 08.2010
No Degree - Nurse Practitioner
Bradley University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Columbia Public Schools Practical Nursing Program
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of Missouri - Columbia
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