Tamara Charles
Farmingdale,New York
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with 5 years of experience in home care, specializing in critical and palliative care. Proven expertise in patient education and leadership, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication. Focused on delivering high-quality care in home settings, ensuring comfort for patients and families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension.
- Ordered, performed, and interpreted diagnostic tests to inform treatment plans.
- Prescribed both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities effectively.
- Facilitated patient transitions within healthcare settings, managing admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Provided comprehensive pre- and post-operative care, instructing patients on self-care techniques.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/ House Calls
Visiting Nurse Services of New York
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Monitored and evaluated medication and treatment processes in home settings.
- Facilitated goals of care discussions with patients and their families, ensuring that the patient''s wishes were honored in decision-making processes.
- Developed individualized care plans for optimal symptom management and improved quality of life for patients and families.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, advance directives, and end-of-life care planning.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of community resources and network services.
- Delivered extensive training on infection control techniques.
- Assessed ongoing health needs to adapt care plans accordingly.
Annual Wellness Nurse Practitioner
Premier Home Health Care Services
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon his or her health needs.
- Evaluated the unique needs of geriatric patients and tailored nursing interventions accordingly, maximizing quality of life and overall wellbeing.
- Facilitated continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings by collaborating closely with case managers, social workers, and other key stakeholders.
- Streamlined clinical procedures by implementing evidence-based best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Improved patient well-being by conducting comprehensive health assessments and developing personalized care plans.
Registered Nurse - Per Diem
Mount Sinai Queens
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
05.2010 - 06.2017
- Educate patients on cardiovascular diseases
- Evaluate and monitor cardiac devices such as pacemakers, AICD’s and holter monitors
- Developed care plans for patients, helping them to be as independent as possible
- Monitor vital signs as well as assist in interpreting lab results
- Administered and monitored treatment regimens
Education
MSN - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY01.2020
MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY01.2013
BSN - Nursing, Registered Professional Nurse
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Internet research
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2021-01-01
- Registered Nurse, New York, 2008-01-01
- Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, New York, 2013-01-01
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, New York, 2020-01-01
Languages
Haitian Creole
Fluent
Timeline
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner/ House Calls
Visiting Nurse Services of New York
10.2022 - 01.2025
Annual Wellness Nurse Practitioner
Premier Home Health Care Services
11.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse - Per Diem
Mount Sinai Queens
08.2018 - 09.2021
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Maimonides Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
05.2010 - 06.2017
MSN - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Long Island University
BSN - Nursing, Registered Professional Nurse
Mount Saint Mary College
MSN - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Molloy College
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