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Pamela Tarver

Wichita Falls

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Case Manager

!st Texas Home Health
09.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
  • Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
  • Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
  • Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
  • Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
  • Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
  • Observed, monitored, and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
  • Conducted preoperative risk assessments, ongoing assessments and evaluations to prepare patients for surgery and manage healing process.
  • Utilized professional network to increase referrals from [Number] to [Number].
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • 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.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

RN

Kindred Home Health
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse

Kellwest Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2021
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as neuro surgery emergent and hip fracture repair and or replace.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Led successful 6-8-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Updated patient charts using meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse

Kellwest Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2018
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Updated patient charts using meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Administered blood,flu,rsv,strep testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and administer appropriate medications and prepare patient and or family for follow up care.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and trauma care and workshops.
  • Provided exceptional care to 6 or more high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Identified congestive heart failure and sepsis conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 25-50 patients daily.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Led successful 6-8 -person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Managed 2-6 nurses and nursing activities in 6 -bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse

Gridley Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley
12.2013 - 05.2015
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • 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.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.

Registered Nurse

Rideout Memorial Hospital
11.2000 - 10.2013
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Led successful 8-12-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and TNCC, EVERY 15 MIN TRAUMA PROGRAM workshops.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to 35 bed trauma facility with high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse

Sutter North Home Health
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • 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.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Yuba College
Marysville, CA
05.2000

Associate of Science - General Studies

Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM
03.2000

Skills

  • Triaging
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Precepting
  • Staff Supervision
  • Intravenous Therapy

Timeline

RN Case Manager

!st Texas Home Health
09.2022 - Current

RN

Kindred Home Health
06.2021 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

Kellwest Regional Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse

Kellwest Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2018

Registered Nurse

Gridley Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse

Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley
12.2013 - 05.2015

Registered Nurse

Sutter North Home Health
06.2011 - 06.2012

Registered Nurse

Rideout Memorial Hospital
11.2000 - 10.2013

Associate of Science - Nursing

Yuba College

Associate of Science - General Studies

Clovis Community College

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