TAMARA L. ROBBINS
Kennesaw,USA
Summary
Professional nurse with excellent technical and organizational skills. Strong OR background in adult and pediatric cases. Motivated to learn and take initiative for actions. Adapts easily to change and is very reliable.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Telephonic Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted pre-anesthesia teaching and testing for surgical services, ensuring patients understood procedures and risks.
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital (Level II Trauma Center), Marietta, Georgia
- Provided patient assessments through telephonic consultations to determine healthcare needs.
- Educated patients on medication management and treatment options over the phone.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists based on patient symptoms and concerns.
Associate Nurse Manager
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, USA
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Supported surgical teams in main operating room to ensure efficient operations
- Provided patient care in Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, a Level II Trauma Center
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Managed daily operations of nursing units to enhance workflow efficiency.
Associate Nurse Manager
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, USA
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Facilitated emergency surgical procedures in the trauma operating room
- Jackson Memorial Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center), Miami, Florida
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed daily operations of the nursing unit efficiently and effectively.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges with medical teams and families.
Advanced Level Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Systems
Miami, USA
04.1996 - 10.2018
- Managed operations in a busy surgical environment.
- -Night Charge Nurse: Managed the scheduling and posting of surgical cases, ensuring staff accountability.
- -Led charge nurse duties, including scheduling and posting cases, ensuring accountability for staff performance.
- -Mentor and preceptor to new staff and students.
- -Mentored and precepted new staff and students, fostering professional development and enhancing team capability.
- -Facilitated surgical department operations as a resource nurse, providing expert guidance and support.
- -Able to work all shift schedules.
- -Attained Clinical Nurse II and III levels prior to change in clinical ladder.
- Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida
Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Systems
Miami, USA
01.1995 - 04.1996
- Assumed responsibility for the staff and department as charge nurse.
- South Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges efficiently and accurately.
- Developed nursing schedules to optimize staff coverage and workflow.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Systems
Miami, USA
01.1993 - 04.1996
- -Assessed, planned, and implemented individualized care for patients with emergent and urgent conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
- Baptist Hospital, Miami, Florida
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IllinoisSurgical Training Program -
Baptist Health Systems-Baptist Hospital
Miami, FloridaPart-time student -
Florida International University School of Nursing
Miami, FloridaAssociate of Science Degree - Nursing
Miami-Dade Community College
Miami, FloridaSkills
- Telehealth services
- Patient assessment
- Telehealth communication
- Epic charting
- Medical triage
- Telephonic triage
- Care coordination
- Medication management
Activities
- Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Member, 2014, present
- Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN), Member, 1998, present
- Baptist Hospital of Miami IV Resource Nurse Committee, Member, 2002, present
- Baptist Hospital of Miami Haiti Surgical Team, Coordinator, 2007, present, General, plastic, and orthopedic surgical mission trips to Haiti three times a year.
- Healing Hands Foundation, Cali, Colombia, Charge Nurse, 03/13, Surgical procedures for cancer patients-mastectomies with reconstruction, neck dissections, breast reductions, and facial lesion removals.
- Project Peru, Surgical Mission, 08/08, Plastic surgery mission trip to help those who cannot afford nor have the means to help themselves.
- Office Depot Corporate 5K Run, Baptist Hospital of Miami Representative, 2001, 2014
- Clinical Nurse III, Baptist Hospital of Miami, 2002
- Clinical Nurse II, Baptist Hospital of Miami, 2001
- Operation Smile Mission, Fortaleza, Brazil, 08/98, Children’s reconstructive plastic facial surgery.
- Baptist Health Systems Special Events Medical Team, Member, 1994, 1995
- Hurricane Andrew Relief Effort, Volunteer, 1992
Timeline
Staff Telephonic Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Associate Nurse Manager
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2023
Associate Nurse Manager
Jackson Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2019
Advanced Level Staff Nurse
Baptist Health Systems
04.1996 - 10.2018
Charge Nurse
Baptist Health Systems
01.1995 - 04.1996
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Systems
01.1993 - 04.1996
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Surgical Training Program -
Baptist Health Systems-Baptist Hospital
Part-time student -
Florida International University School of Nursing
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Miami-Dade Community College