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Tamara Kingrey

Shepherdsville,KY

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional with a strong foundation in clinical knowledge and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Expertise in EMR charting, medication administration, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration ensures a holistic approach to healthcare. Recognized for interpersonal strengths and technical abilities that drive quality outcomes and operational efficiency. Dedicated leader focused on optimizing patient support and enhancing overall healthcare experiences.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Episcopal Church Home
11.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Registered Nurse

Heritage Pointe Nursing Home
07.2006 - 10.2024
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Worked with Skilled patients from admission to discharge

Registered Nurse

Visiting Nurse And Hospice Home
02.2005 - 07.2006
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse

Heritage Pointe Nursing Home
10.1998 - 02.2005
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Nurse Auditor

Midwest Health Net
08.1996 - 10.1998
  • Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
  • Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
  • Assisted in preparation of medical reports for external parties.
  • Generated and maintained statistical data related to medical records.

Registered Nurse

Huntington Memorial Hospital
01.1989 - 08.1996
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Indiana-Purdue University

Skills

  • Pediatrics
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Geriatrics
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Hospice Philosophy Understanding
  • Medication Distribution
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient assessments
  • Care planning

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Episcopal Church Home
11.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Heritage Pointe Nursing Home
07.2006 - 10.2024

Registered Nurse

Visiting Nurse And Hospice Home
02.2005 - 07.2006

Registered Nurse

Heritage Pointe Nursing Home
10.1998 - 02.2005

Nurse Auditor

Midwest Health Net
08.1996 - 10.1998

Registered Nurse

Huntington Memorial Hospital
01.1989 - 08.1996

Associate of Science - Nursing

Indiana-Purdue University

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