Tamara Christie
Park Hills,MO
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse and leadership professional with a proven track record at National Health Care Associates Inc., excelling in patient care and nursing staff leadership. Expert in infectious disease control and adept at fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and care standards. Demonstrates exceptional mentoring abilities and a commitment to continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Crystal Oaks: Skilled Nursing Facility
Festus, MO
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assistant Director of Nursing
National Health Care Associates Inc.
Desloge, MO
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Responded promptly to inquiries from physicians, families, staff members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient care delivery.
- Provided guidance to department supervisors regarding clinical practice standards.
- Maintained accurate records of staffing assignments and patient data according to established guidelines.
- Assisted with recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Served as a mentor for new graduates entering into the field of nursing.
- Implemented infection control measures according to established protocols.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Assessed staffing needs based on patient census and acuity levels.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Community Manor
Farmington, MO
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Investigated incidents reported by staff members or patients and families.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing personnel.
- Coordinated the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care plans.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
Nurse Manager
National Health Care
Desloge, MO
05.2009 - 05.2020
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO10-2017
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Cape Girardeau Career And Technology
Cape Girardeau, MO10-2002
High School Diploma -
Arcadia Valley
Ironton, MO05-1994
Skills
- Precepting
- Infectious disease control
- Health screening
- Nursing staff leadership
- Health care consultation
- Vaccine administration
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Lab result interpretation
- Diabetes management
- Employee evaluation
- Documentation and charting
- Patient discharge
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Medication distribution
- Collecting vitals
- Medication and IV administration
- Physical assessments
- Direct nursing care
- Licensed RN
- Patient care
- Feeding pumps
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Crystal Oaks: Skilled Nursing Facility
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
National Health Care Associates Inc.
06.2022 - 05.2025
Assistant Director of Nursing
Community Manor
01.2020 - 05.2022
Nurse Manager
National Health Care
05.2009 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Mineral Area College
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Cape Girardeau Career And Technology
High School Diploma -
Arcadia Valley
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