Tamara McClure
Indianapolis,Indiana
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Nurse Educator
Western Governors University
Indianapolis, IN
07.2024 - Current
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate nursing students, supporting their academic and professional growth
- Actively involved in student recruitment and retention, improving student success rates
- Participate in all responsibilities of teaching courses, including student orientation, grading assignments, discussion posts, exams, and any other course assessments
- Grade assignments, proctor exams, review tests and engage in course delivery
- Participate in all aspects of facilitating test proctoring, test item writing, proctoring, and test review
- Develop curriculum including lectures, content, and materials for courses
- Work on retention and persistence of students, including calling, emailing, and contacting students with a focus on student retention and completion
- Participate in test reviews, standardized testing reviews, to prepare students appropriately for course success and NCLEX testing
- Submit No Show and Administrative Withdrawal reports on time
- Consistently achieved 100% grading accuracy and compliance with institutional policies
- Contributed to curriculum alignment for accreditation requirements
Registered Nurse
Star Home Care
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care for a homebound patient, leading to a 40% increase in patient strength and a reduction in home care needs by 50%
- Assist with daily activities and ensure adherence to a heart-healthy diet prescribed by an MD
- Held accountable for overseeing extensive Star Home health training and documentation and educates patients on care plan to enhance their quality of life
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills, specific judgment, and organization skills while prioritizing tasks and adjusting priorities when necessary
- Completes and updates all daily, weekly and monthly records, reports, logs, healthcare notes, and medical records in an accurate, timely, and professional manner
- Establishes and maintains long-term, quality relationships with patients and patient’s family ensuring effective communication to educate patients on every important aspect of their healthcare and homecare following stay
- Displays expertise in modifying/customizing assistive devices, i.e., standing devices, sitting apparatuses, wheelchair, Hoyer lift, and AFO's (leg braces)
- Build quality relationships by implementing and establishing a compassionate environment which includes emotional, psychological, and physical support to patients, friends, and families
- Successfully transition patients back into the community with full participation in MD prescribed regimen
- Successfully assist non transitional patients with continued compliance of MD orders and appointments visits while remaining in their homes
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
10.2021 - Current
- Teach clinical and lab courses for undergraduate nursing students, ensuring compliance with Indiana State Board of Nursing requirements
- Integrate current technologies into curriculum delivery to enhance student engagement and learning
- Actively involved in student recruitment and retention, improving student success rates
- Participate in all responsibilities of teaching courses, including student orientation, grading assignments, discussion posts, exams, and any other course assessments
- Grade assignments, proctor exams, review tests and engage in course delivery
- Participate in all aspects of facilitating test proctoring, test item writing, proctoring, and test review
- Create lectures, content, and materials for courses
- Work on retention and persistence of students, including calling, emailing, and contacting students with a focus on student retention and completion
- Participate in test reviews, standardized testing reviews, to prepare students appropriately for course success and NCLEX testing
- Attend pinning ceremonies and other events and activities as assigned
- Submit No Show and Administrative Withdrawal reports on time
- Facilitating communication between nursing students and clinical staff in the assigned clinical locations
- Maintain rapport with Dean of students and other faculty to remain up to date on required tools and compliances for accreditation
Registered Nurse
Indianapolis VA
Indianapolis, IN
01.2019 - Current
- As Charge Nurse assigned patients, reviewed records to assess their medical conditions, and provided helpful insight on aftercare such as therapy which reduced risk and return hospital visits
- Educated patients on their disease, treatment, and care plan to enhance their quality of life and promote a positive attitude, reducing stress and anxiety levels in discharged patients
- Built quality relationships by implementing and establishing a compassionate environment which included emotional, psychological, and physical support to patients, friends, and families
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills, specific judgment, and organization skills while prioritizing tasks and adjusting priorities when necessary
- Completes and updates all daily, weekly and monthly records, reports, logs, healthcare notes, and medical records in an accurate, timely, and professional manner
- Establishes and maintains long-term, quality relationships with patients and patient’s family ensuring effective communication to educate patients on every important aspect of their healthcare and homecare following stay
- Transitioned to Same Day Surgery/PACU seamlessly, consistently meeting patient care standards
- Developing and updating the nurse preceptor curriculum, significantly increasing new graduate/nurse retention
- Leading efforts as ASPAN champion to address and close knowledge gaps among nursing staff
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Utilized the nursing process and current standards of care while ensuring patient assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluations were done thoroughly and accurately
- Increased cognitive and social stimulation by implementing various therapies and innovative programs
- Determined clinical needs of 10+ diverse patients weekly in high stress environment as well as maintained and organized patient record with 100% accuracy
- Organized, coordinated and executed quality nursing care for 6 assigned patients while constantly communicating with a staff of 10 including other nurses, doctors and technicians
- Directed and consulted 4 health team members and other colleagues to meet the goal of providing quality comprehensive health care and consultation to the patients
- Successfully collaborated with dieticians, home health teams, occupational/physical therapy teams, and other healthcare teams to determine if patients are going to be discharged from the acute care setting of a hospital
- Managed a six-patient load, including ventilator and tracheostomy care during shifts
- Ensured proper documentation, ventilator settings, and wound care
- Achieved a 25% increase in discharge rates by supporting patient mobility exercises and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
Registered Nurse
IU Health
Indianapolis, IN
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Utilized the nursing process and current standards of care while ensuring patient assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluations were done thoroughly and accurately
- Achieved healthcare goals by collaborating daily with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals as well as effectively performing all charge nurse duties
- Educated patients on their disease, treatment, and care plan to enhance their quality of life and promote a positive attitude, reducing stress and anxiety levels in discharged patients
- Performed diagnostic tests, venipunctures, administers medications and provides subcutaneous and intramuscular injection teaching
- Displayed expertise in modified/customized assisted devices, i.e., standing devices, sitting apparatuses, wheelchair, Hoyer lift, etc
- Played a key role in administering over 8,000 flu vaccinations to employees as part of a herd immunity initiative
- Cross-trained in pre-op, procedure, and PACU; performed thorough pre-procedure assessments and assisted with sedations during GI procedures
- Served on the DEI board, advocating for health equity, especially for underserved populations
- Managed patient recovery from anesthesia and discharge without incidents, ensuring optimal post-operative outcomes
Assistant Manager/Teller Supervisor
PNC Bank
Indianapolis, IN
05.2008 - 02.2009
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees
- Provided appraisal performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressed complaints and concerns and resolved staffing issues
- Reviewed and managed staffing procedures, recommended equitable salary structure, ensured staffing assignments were reasonable to not only meet the needs of the customers, as well as employees
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve business processes, increase productivity, and enhance customer service
- Evaluated compliance with branch standards and met metrics with 100% accuracy
- Managed branch operations, including customer service, staffing, and compliance, contributing to increased customer satisfaction
Teller Supervisor
Chase Bank
Chicago, IL
03.2006 - 03.2008
- Provided excellent customer service
- Assessed customer needs and suggested products and services to meet those needs
- Managed and accounts for all branch cash, including vault supplies
- Responsible for balancing and reconciling teller drawers, and ensured all monies are secured to established security procedures
- Trained new staff on new procedures and bank policies
- Monitored teller’s performance and make effective suggestions and recommendations that are given weight regarding employment status
- Ensured compliance with banking regulations and customer service policies
- Performing and overseeing daily vault settlement, ATM balancing, and night deposit controls
- Directed teller operations, conducted performance appraisals, and ensured compliance with banking regulations
Timeline
Lab Nurse Educator
Western Governors University
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Star Home Care
08.2023 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Professor
Ivy Tech Community College
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Indianapolis VA
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
IU Health
01.2016 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager/Teller Supervisor
PNC Bank
05.2008 - 02.2009
Teller Supervisor
Chase Bank
03.2006 - 03.2008
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