Michael Tombaugh
Clovis,NM
Summary
Dedicated RN Vascular Access from Kaiser Foundation Hospital, known for exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Excelled in reducing medication errors, enhancing patient satisfaction, and improving health outcomes through evidence-based practices. Skilled in medication and IV administration, alongside providing emotional support to patients and families. Achieved notable quality standards in patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Vascular Access
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
04.2014 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2011
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control measures
- Professional bedside manner
- Complex Problem-solving
- EMR / EHR
- Patient and family advocacy
- Family education
- Telemetry monitoring
- Lab result interpretation
- Treatment Planning
- Procedure preparations
- Medical records management
Timeline
RN Vascular Access
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University Fresno
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