TAMARA DALY

• Dedicated final year of school solely to academic work, ensuring completion of doctoral thesis
• Successfully graduated and passed the ANCC board certification exam
• An evaluation of mental health services on college campuses: Meeting the needs of students post pandemic. https://scholarworks.umass.edu/entities/publication/b85a59b5-cc11-4771-9686-9d3be1d1cb49
• Now looking for positions in my new field, as a PMHNP-BC

Health Services Leadership & Policy Development:
• Led health services at a study-abroad campus to guarantee culturally responsive care for Japanese students in a small campus setting.
• Developed health policies and protocols to validate campus safety in compliance with state regulations, and establish support for students with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
Cultural & Mental Health Support:
• Orchestrated wellness health programs and conducted workshops on Western mental health practices to address challenges like culture shock, adjustment disorders, and stigmatized conditions.
• Coordinated with Japanese-speaking therapists and psychiatrists to provide culturally appropriate care and accurate assessments.
• Partnered with local hospitals for in-patient care when needed and supervised repatriation for students unable to continue on-site care.
Compliance & Privacy Management:
• Safeguarded privacy compliance across campus and sensitive health data by creating HIPAA protocols, writing campus policies, and educating staff on regulations.
• Executed the health service’s first Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, programming, and training staff for effective use.
Pandemic Response & Public Health Leadership:
• Promoted to Nurse Director during the pandemic by overseeing the creation of public health policies, and COVID-19 testing protocols, securing isolation and quarantine spaces, and implementing policies aligned with CDC guidance and local health recommendations.
• Researched alternative testing options and managed the logistics of implementing a labor-intensive testing program.
• Collaborated with campus staff to ensure the operation of the COVID testing program and compliance with evolving health guidelines.
COVID-19 Policy & Risk Mitigation:
• Performed the Safety Committee's COVID-19 public health mitigation plan, collaborating with various departments to create tailored protocols for food services, transportation, academics, and facilities.
• Administered a multi-tiered response system to modify health protocols based on community risk levels and case counts, including applying targeted quarantine measures and advising on risk mitigation during high-transmission periods.
Health Oversight & Collaboration:
• Provided expert oversight, reviewing and refining health policies, leveraging a Master of Public Health (MPH) to guide decision-making and ensure best practices across campus health services.
• Worked with Tokyo campus staff to create care plans for incoming students, overcoming language barriers and addressing challenges in gathering international medical histories.
• Oversaw a team of nurses, handled campus health crises, and facilitated referrals to external healthcare providers.

Per-diem while on partial furlough from Showa during height of the pandemic, when Showa had no students onsite.

Patient Care & Medication Management:
• Administered medications and provided education to patients regarding their treatments.
• Conducted admission interviews/assessments and developed discharge plans in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Provided one-on-one assessments and therapeutic contact to support patient care and recovery.
Therapeutic & Continuity of Care:
• Facilitated group therapy sessions and supervised the therapeutic milieu to promote patient well-being and engagement.
• Applied restraint reduction techniques in compliance with state laws, ensuring the use of restraints as a last resort and always in the patient's best interest for safety.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to secure patient management and treatment planning.
• Maintained accurate patient documentation and participated in shift reports to ensure continuity of care.

Worked per-diem as needed for Bournewood while exploring permanent possibilities.

Direct Nursing Care & Medication Management:
• Provided direct nursing care to patients in multiple psychiatric units, ensuring safe, compassionate, and individualized care.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting care plans as needed in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Mental Health Assessments & Care Planning:
• Conducted mental health assessments to evaluate patient behavior, symptoms, and emotional well-being.

Clinical Instruction & Supervision:
• Delivered clinical instruction to nursing students in psychiatric settings, providing hands-on supervision during patient care activities.
• Monitored students in clinical settings, offering guidance and assessing their performance through grading clinical assignments.
Student Learning & Development:
• Facilitated interactive learning experiences, such as case studies, role-playing, and group discussions, to deepen students' understanding of psychiatric nursing.
• Conducted assessments and evaluations of student performance, presenting constructive feedback to promote academic growth.

Clinical Care & Health Management:
• Administered medications and triaged illnesses/injuries in busy school clinic, ensuring timely care for students at Boston School.
• Provided first aid, led chronic conditions, and coordinated care with parents and healthcare providers.
• Functioned as the primary school nurse at Ostiguy, presenting on-site healthcare services, including illness and injury management.
Health Education & Counseling:
• Taught three weekly health and wellness classes for teens in recovery, offering counseling and guidance to help students develop healthy habits and cope with addiction-related challenges.
• Delivered health education tailored to the needs of adolescents in recovery, promoting positive lifestyle and emotional well-being.
Collaboration & Support:
• Collaborated with school staff to support students' physical and mental health needs, nurturing a supportive school environment.

Staffing & Operational Management:
• Reviewed and accepted client intakes to maintain daily census and adjust staffing ratios accordingly.
• Oversaw the nursing staff schedule across all floors, coordinating staffing levels to meet patient care needs.
• Administered vacation requests and tracked employee attendance, addressing tardiness and ensuring adequate staffing coverage.
• Worked with nurse managers to address operational challenges and report progress to the Director of Nursing.
Management Reporting & Emergency Response:
• Provided clinical support during emergency codes, confirming prompt response and enforcement of hospital policies.
• Participated in daily senior management meetings, offering insights and updates on staffing and patient care.
Team Leadership & Advocacy:
• Advocated for best practices in patient care and team safety, contributing to a collaborative and patient-centered environment.
• Oriented new nursing hires, validating smooth integration into the team and adherence to hospital protocols.
• Led efforts to balance patient needs with operational capacity, providing team quality care delivery within policy constraints.

Nursing Care & Patient Management:
• Provided nursing care to patients in locked psychiatric unit, managing individuals with suicidal ideation, psychosis, and dual diagnoses.
• Monitored patients through substance withdrawal to secure safety and appropriate medical intervention.
Therapeutic Communication & Collaborative Care Planning:
• Promoted therapeutic communication and patient engagement through one-on-one and group therapy sessions.
• Applied non-violent restraint and behavior management techniques as per hospital policies, ensuring patient safety.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop/implement individualized care plans for patients with complex psychiatric issues.
• Engaged in team meetings, including sessions with medical students, sharing insights from a teaching hospital environment.

• Gained experience in the rehabilitation nursing unit
• Cared for a wide variety of patients, including orthopedic rehab, COPD, renal dialysis, oncology, failure to thrive
• G-tube, tracheostomy, hospice, cardiac, and post-surgical rehab
• Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations
• Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.