Tamara Driscoll RN-BSN
Elmira
Summary
Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Compassionate Charge Nurse offers many years of patient care and advocacy within healthcare units. Highly skilled in charting, managing patient intake and discharges and monitoring care plans. Well-versed in promoting policies and protocols to achieve core measures. Demonstrated success in cultivating strong patient rapport to drive outcome goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elmira Psychiatric Center Thru Maxim
11.2021 - Current
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
Registered Nurse
Private Home Health Care
07.2018 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient reactions
- Advise patient about safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
St. Josephs Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Charge Nurse responsible for interactions with physicians in regards to patient care and overseeing other staff members
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action with a multidisciplinary team for patients with mental health disorders and substance abuse issues
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Robert Packer Hospital
11.2010 - 07.2013
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
- Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
LPN
Resthaven Nursing Facility
11.2006 - 11.2009
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
LPN
Mariner Health Care
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Collaborated with [Job title] on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
LPN
St. Josephs Hospital
11.1998 - 08.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, Illinois08.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY08.2010
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
SCT BOCES TEC Center
Elmira, NY06.1998
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Precepting
- Chronic Disease Management
- Preventative Health
- Behavior treatment plans
- Intervention management
- Social skill development
- Documentation skills
- Compassion
- Computer skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Cultural awareness
- Leadership
References
- Stacey Miller, Nurse Practitioner (607) 738-4244, 415 Christian Hollow Rd. Pine City, NY 14871
- Melissa Goodwin, Registered Nurse (607) 794-3771, 480 Maple City Dr. Apt 03 Hornell, NY 14843
- Jo Henderson, Registered Nurse (315) 243-6024, 12 Chenango Ave. Norwich, NY 13815
- Andrea Dickens Cavaluzzi Registered Nurse , BSN (607) 742-2978, 2008 Davis St. Elmira, NY 14901
- Erin Baskoff, Registered Nurse, BSN (607) 481-3205, 187 Parkwood Ave Elmira Heights NY 14903
- Maureen Horgan, Registered Nurse (607) 329-5429, 2094 Bailey Creek Rd. Corning, NY 14901
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elmira Psychiatric Center Thru Maxim
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Private Home Health Care
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
St. Josephs Hospital
02.2013 - 05.2016
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Robert Packer Hospital
11.2010 - 07.2013
LPN
Resthaven Nursing Facility
11.2006 - 11.2009
LPN
Mariner Health Care
08.2003 - 08.2005
LPN
St. Josephs Hospital
11.1998 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
SCT BOCES TEC Center
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