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Tamara Kelley, RN

Louisville,KY

Summary

Compassionate registered nurse with background in trauma level I, emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs, and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Infusion Registered Nurse

Option Care Home Infusion
Louisville, KY
06.2022 - 05.2024
  • Performed assessments and documented vital signs, symptoms, physical findings, lab collections per orders, and other pertinent information in patient medical records.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered medications autonomously and followed-up on previous treatments.
  • Administered intravenous medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
  • Obtained laboratory specimens for analysis as required by the physician or protocol.
  • Provided nursing care to place PIVs, assess central lines, PICCs, and ports, as well as perform sterile central line dressing changes.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers regarding proper administration techniques of IV medications or treatments using aseptic technique. Did so in the clinic, patients' homes, or prior to discharge in a hospital.

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Maxim Healthcare
Jeffersonville, IN
09.2018 - 06.2022
  • Coordinated with physicians and healthcare teams to update patient progress and adjust care plans.
  • Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.
  • Implemented infection control protocols designed to reduce risk of exposure and transmission of communicable diseases.
  • Initiated emergency measures when indicated for acute changes in conditions requiring immediate intervention.
  • Provided direct nursing care such as wound dressing changes, medication administration, injections, IV therapy and other treatments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
12-2003

Practical Nursing - Healthcare

Spencerian Collegre
Louisville, KY
09-1997

Skills

  • IV therapy administration
  • Antibiotic therapy and other IV therapy
  • Home infusion experience
  • Compassionate communication
  • Peripheral IV insertion
  • Blood draw proficiency
  • Central line care
  • PICC line maintenance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Chemotherapy administration
  • Wound care management
  • Enteral feeding
  • Pediatric infusion care
  • Geriatric infusion care
  • Infusion pump operation
  • Biologic therapy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Total parenteral nutrition
  • Medication management
  • Hydration therapy
  • Immunoglobulin therapy

Timeline

Home Infusion Registered Nurse

Option Care Home Infusion
06.2022 - 05.2024

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

Maxim Healthcare
09.2018 - 06.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare

Sullivan University

Practical Nursing - Healthcare

Spencerian Collegre
Tamara Kelley, RN