Tamara Clarke
Lanham,MD
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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Southern Maryland Hospital Center
10.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating of patient care. Triage patient in Emergency room. COVID patient management. Prepare and administering of IV, IM and P.O medications. Heparin, Ketamine and Lidocaine drip. Diabetic management Sickle cell management Telemetry Catheter care Post-surgical care Blood Transfusion NG tube insertion Dressing change inserts catheter and start IVs.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
09.2020 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Managed approximately 12 nurses which include staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Triage and assess patients’ condition and providing initial care, including administering medications or other treatments as needed. Establishing effective working relationships with physicians, nursing staff members, other healthcare professionals, and patients and their families.
- Coordinating with other healthcare team members such as social workers, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, and others on patient care plans.
- Triage and assess patients.
Clinical Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- COVID clinic, vaccine administration, COVID screening. Work an independent nursing schedule. Assessment and Evaluation of patient. Medication Administration and administer medication both via oral, IM and SUB Q route. Assist physicians with patients during Pelvic Floor procedures, including urodynamic studies, Vasectomy, cystoscopy, bladder biopsy, penile biopsy, prostate biopsy, incision, and drainage, Uroflow and PVR. Injection such as Eligard, Lupron, Gentamicin, Ketorolac, Trimix, Xiaflex and antibiotics. Perform bladder installation such as BCG, interferon, Mitomycin and Gemcitabine bladder installations. Specimen collection to include urine and blood. Perform Suprapubic and urethral catheter change and insertions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Radians College
Washington, DC09.2016
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Judgment
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Southern Maryland Hospital Center
10.2021 - Current
Clinical Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Radians College
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