Tamara Harnett
Manchester,CT
Summary
Seasoned LPN with 15 + years in skilled nursing and correctional settings. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions.
Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Gleason Medical Associates
Cranston, RI
10.2021 - Current
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
LPN
Medustrial Healthcare
N.Charleston, SC
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pierce Memorial Baptist Home
Brooklyn , CT
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using Software.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job title.
LPN Charge Nurse
Vernon Manor Health & Rehabilitation
Vernon, CT
06.2010 - 06.2017
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job title.
- 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.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Education
LPN - Nursing Practice
AI Prince
Hartford CT09.2008
Associates In Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT09.2000
Skills
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Intravenous Medications
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Rehabilitation Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Admission
- Medical History Documenting
- Gastric Feeding Tubes
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Abuse and Neglect Reporting
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Diet and Nutrition
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- EMR Systems
- Seizure Disorders
Timeline
LPN
Gleason Medical Associates
10.2021 - Current
LPN
Medustrial Healthcare
06.2019 - 08.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Pierce Memorial Baptist Home
07.2017 - 07.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Vernon Manor Health & Rehabilitation
06.2010 - 06.2017
LPN - Nursing Practice
AI Prince
Associates In Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Goodwin College
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