Tammy Lemieux
Fowlerville,MI
Summary
Seasoned Executive Director and Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Courtyard Manor of Howell, adept in budgeting and compassionate care. Excelled in staff management and nurse education, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in preoperative care and intravenous therapy, consistently maintaining compliance and enhancing care protocols.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Courtyard Manor of Howell
10.2018 - Current
- Alzheimer/Dementia, end of life care.
- Administrator, Executive Director and Registered Nurse
- Manage building and all aspects of care for a 20 bed facility
- Manage COVID policies, training, reporting for Farmington Hills, Swartz Creek, Fenton, and Howell (7 different 20 bed buildings).
- Maintain compliance with MALA
- Conducted ongoing assessments of client needs, adjusting care plans proactively in response to changing circumstances.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients requiring palliative measures in collaboration with hospice teams.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Speciality Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2018
- Promoted infection control practices, resulting in decreased rates of hospital-acquired infections.
- Skillfully performed tracheostomy care procedures, minimizing risks associated with airway management in critically ill patients.
- IV initiation and maintenance along with IV therapy to include drips, blood products, peripheral, PICC, central lines.
- Completed RRT one and RRT 2. Take initiative for further education when available.
- Compassionate in Pt care and ethical issues and promotion of the hospital in a positive manner
Registered Nurse
Wellbridge Of Novi
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Reduced wound infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic protocols and proper wound dressing procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Nurse Manager
Courtyard Manor of Farmington Hills
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Manage 2 buildings - 40 Alzheimer and dementia residents.
- Train and oversee medication administrators and care staff.
- Keep buildings in compliance for state surveys.
- Assess patients from homes and hospitals for admission.
- Work with hospital social workers for discharge planning.
- Maintain a safe and comfortable home for residents.
- Maintain a good relationship with patient families and loved ones.
Home Care Nurse
Optimal Home Care
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Start of care services or home care patients
- Developed care plans for patients to meet short- and long-term care goals and needs
- Completed assessments and re-assessments of patients to determine current and ongoing needs.
Registered Nurse Circulator O.R.
Forest Health Medical Center
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Improved patient outcomes through thorough pre-operative assessments and efficient coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures using sterile techniques.
- Assisted anesthesiologist with intubation and sedation.
- Documented surgical procedures throughout surgery.
- Obtained needed instruments and medications opening on sterile fields.
- Assisted with transfer of patients to PACU and gave reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MISkills
- Budgeting and financial management
- Staff management
- Nurse education and training
- Operating room safety
- Patient positioning
- Preoperative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Executive Director
Courtyard Manor of Howell
10.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Speciality Hospital
12.2016 - 10.2018
Home Care Nurse
Optimal Home Care
06.2015 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
Wellbridge Of Novi
04.2015 - 12.2016
Nurse Manager
Courtyard Manor of Farmington Hills
06.2014 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse Circulator O.R.
Forest Health Medical Center
12.2013 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
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