Tamara Boegel
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with experience in Infection Control. Delivering care with compassion, cultural, religious and diversity competence, and detailed health education to all demographics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Infection Control
Pacific Coast Manor
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents for 99 patients and 128 employees.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Performed, resulted, and reported testing results for 1000+ COVID tests per month.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as Santa Cruz County Department of Public Health and California Department of Public Health.
- Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections.
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Pacific Coast Manor
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Tracked patients' status and emergent cases, taking calls from hospitals when patients' acuity changes.
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Watsonville SubAcute
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Tracked patients' status and emergent cases, taking calls from hospitals when patients' acuity changes.
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2010
Associate of Arts -
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA06.2006
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Disease Processes
- Patient Intakes
- Operational Standards
- Infection Control and Infectious Diseases
- Project Implementation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Employee Health
- Immunization and Antibiotic Usage
- Patient Education
- CDC Policies and Guideline Compliance
- Public Health Procedures
Hobbies
Gardening, Barre classes, traveling with family, reading, forever learner.
Timeline
Head of Infection Control
Pacific Coast Manor
10.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Pacific Coast Manor
01.2017 - 10.2022
Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Watsonville SubAcute
09.2016 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cabrillo College
Bachelor of Arts - Community Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Associate of Arts -
Cabrillo College
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