Patricia Tanner
Paragould,AR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 18 by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
- Used Epic, Interqual, and MCG to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
RN Staff Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- 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.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
LPN
Greene Acres Nursing Home
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR12.2017
LPN Certification - Nursing
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR05.2016
Skills
- Patient Education
- EMR Systems
- Cardiac Monitoring
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Medicare Regulation
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Intervention
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Discharging
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Counseling
- InterQual Criteria
- Follow-Up Calls
- Family Education
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Resource Utilization
- Patient Care Planning
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Setting Up Referrals
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
RN Case Manager
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 06.2021
LPN
Greene Acres Nursing Home
07.2016 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Black River Technical College
LPN Certification - Nursing
Black River Technical College
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