Tamara Gurak
Auburn,NY
Summary
Diligent Nursing Supervisor with strong background in overseeing nursing staff and ensuring high-quality patient care. Successfully managed diverse healthcare teams and implemented effective protocols to improve workflow and patient outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in team leadership and critical decision-making under pressure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing
09.2024 - Current
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 4 nurses and support personnel.
MDS Coordinator
The Commons on St. Anthony
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Set schedules for staff to start and complete MDS assessments and care plan meetings.
- Ensured timely completion of all MDS assessments, maintaining full compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on CMS guidelines and changes to ensure accuracy in reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Verified prompt and accurate completion of MDS activities for billing.
Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
Auburn Community Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Determined quality of care provided to patients through careful assessment of medical documentation.
- Acquired strong background in medical terms, illnesses and conditions and medical procedures.
- Uncovered discrepancies in health records and contacted physicians to provide further documentation to clarify concerns.
- Completed in-depth audits of performance and quality of current charts and processes through facility reviews.
- Safeguarded medical records to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
Emergency Department RN
Auburn Community Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Emergency Department RN
Highland Hospital of Rohcester
11.2016 - 02.2019
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nazareth College of Rochester
12.2009
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05.1997
Skills
- Treatment Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Medical Records Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documentation Improvement
- Accurate Record Reviews
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient treatment planning
- HIPAA requirements
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Auburn Rehabilitation and Nursing
09.2024 - Current
MDS Coordinator
The Commons on St. Anthony
01.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
Auburn Community Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2023
Emergency Department RN
Auburn Community Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2021
Emergency Department RN
Highland Hospital of Rohcester
11.2016 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Monroe Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nazareth College of Rochester
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