Tamara Augustin
Miramar,FL
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with over five years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of neonatal treatments and long-term planning for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU RN Nights
HCA Florida University Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Monitor NICU patients while providing progress reports and administering physician-ordered medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, and subcutaneously, gaining 100% accuracy/efficiency for care provided
- Admit and assess newborns in level III 32-bed NICU and work with MDs and RNs to develop proper care plan to ensure healthy development
- Participates effectively as interdisciplinary team member by collaborating to achieve patient outcomes
- Participates directly or indirectly in interdisciplinary rounds
- Assures achievement of quality patient outcomes in collaboration with medical staff and health care team
- Participates in unit/organizational quality and safety initiatives to improve patient outcomes
Travel Nurse
Excite Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Participates in discharge process to include parent teaching
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
NICU RN Nights
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Practiced nursing within Level III 70-bed NICU hospital, serving primarily Level II and III neonatal patients
- Maintained detailed documentation of all aspects of patient care using electronic medical records systems for accurate record-keeping and communication among team members.
- Decreased incidence of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining clean, safe environment for patients.
- Mentored new NICU nurses through clinical rotations, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth through hands-on training.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration in neonates, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns promptly.
- Communicated effectively with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, social work, case management during coordination of multidisciplinary patient care.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (Educator) -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Miramar, FL12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Miramar, FL10.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
UNIVERSITY of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.2010
Skills
- Neonatal Health Monitoring
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Family Education
- Neonatal Medical Terminology and equipment
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Respectfully communicates written and verbal information that is accurate, timely, concise, and thorough Effectively communicates patient status, priority goals, and interventions to colleagues and other disciplines during consultation, rounds, and handoffs
- Manages team members to care for group of patients during designated time frame Prioritizes necessary activities and delegates appropriately Demonstrates practical team member skills
- Proficient in Epic, Cerner, and Meditech
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Electronic Charting
- Nursing Staff Supervision
Certification
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
NICU RN Nights
HCA Florida University Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse
Excite Health
01.2022 - 12.2022
NICU RN Nights
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
02.2018 - 12.2021
Master of Science in Nursing (Educator) -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
UNIVERSITY of Florida
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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