Tamara Bontekoe
Lake Jackson
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and intensive care settings. Expert in patient assessments and infection control, delivering compassionate care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Proven ability to manage complex cases and advocate for patients, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and enhancing recovery processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann
11.2016 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations from triage to disposition.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated doctors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brazosport Regional Health System
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Lukes Episcopal Hospital
05.2008 - 09.2010
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX04-2008
High School Diploma -
Brazoswood High School
05-2004
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA
08.2016 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Brazosport Regional Health System
04.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St Lukes Episcopal Hospital
05.2008 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch
High School Diploma -
Brazoswood High School