EPIC software, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
A Tamarra Berry
Registered Nurse
Arlington,TX
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
John Peter Smith Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
02.2013 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN
Cityview Care Center
Fort Worth, TX
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as [Number] patients each day in high-volume [Type] setting.
RN
Kindred Rehabcare
Fort Worth, TX
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
RN
Arlington Villa Healthcare
Arlington, TX
12.2010 - 08.2011
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA 08.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Life Sciences: Pre-Nursing
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA 01.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA 01.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 02.2013 - Current
Skills
Preventative health
Software
Timeline
RN
John Peter Smith Hospital
02.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
02.2013 - Current
RN
Cityview Care Center
10.2012 - 02.2013
RN
Kindred Rehabcare
04.2011 - 08.2012
RN
Arlington Villa Healthcare
12.2010 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of San Mateo
08.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Life Sciences: Pre-Nursing
College of San Mateo
01.2007 - 05.2009
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of San Mateo
01.2007 - 05.2009
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