Priscilla Tamez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Empire Spanish Meadows
03.2015 - Current
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Oversaw infection control efforts throughout the facility, contributing to reduced transmission rates among patients and staff members alike.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Facilitated open communication among team members, promoting a positive work environment conducive to collaboration and problemsolving.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures that were in compliance with state regulations, maintaining accreditation standards for the facility.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed performance improvement plans for underperforming nurses, supporting their professional growth while maintaining accountability for achieving desired patient outcomes.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Established strong partnerships with community resources including hospice providers, home health agencies, and outpatient rehabilitation centers to enhance patient care transitions and discharge planning.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication administration audits and providing feedback to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top nursing talent by participating in job fairs, conducting interviews, and providing mentorship to new hires.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Associate Of General Studies - Nursing
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX05.2016
Lvn - Nursing
Kaplan Career Institute - Brooklyn
San Antonio, TX01.2006
Skills
- Nursing Supervisor
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound management
- Gastronomy Tube Care
- Training and mentoring
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Ventilator Care/Trachestomy care
- Shift Scheduling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Geriatric/Pediatric care
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Empire Spanish Meadows
03.2015 - Current
Associate Of General Studies - Nursing
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Lvn - Nursing
Kaplan Career Institute - Brooklyn
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