Tamara Gibb
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a passion for helping patients. Adept in medication administration and emergency response. Demonstrates exceptional skill in fostering patient-centered care and health education, significantly improving patient outcomes. Excels in mentoring staff, highlighting strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hellenic Senior Living
12.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Did blood sugar testing and administered insulin according to orders.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indiana Health Centers
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Administered vaccinations, STD treatments, MAT treatments, mental health medication injections, diabetes medication injections, vitamin B injections and pain medication injections.
- Did prior authorizations for medications and diagnostic procedures.
- Answered requests for refills and sent refills to pharmacy as appropriate.
- Answered patient triage calls and scheduled patient in office/referred them to ER as appropriate.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Joseph Physicians Network
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to patients per provider.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Did prior authorizations for medications
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Point Memory Care
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vannoni Living Center
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Village
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN12.2013
High School Diploma -
Riley High School
South Bend, IN06.1988
Skills
- Medication Administration
- ICD-10
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- CPR/AED
- Immunization Administration
- Health Education
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hellenic Senior Living
12.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indiana Health Centers
11.2019 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saint Joseph Physicians Network
06.2019 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Point Memory Care
02.2018 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vannoni Living Center
02.2016 - 02.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Village
03.2014 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Riley High School
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