Tamara McFarlane
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in managing acute and chronic conditions in outpatient, telehealth and community-based care settings. A strong focus and commitment to improving patient care and healthcare outcomes through evidence - based practices , innovative healthcare solutions and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Mercy Care Clinic
01.2024 - Current
- Manage chronic conditions including Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Hyperlipidemia, Thyroid disorders
- PREP/PEP management
- Manage and treat patients with various infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis.
- Provide screening and treatment for STIs
- Diagnose and treat acute illness such as allergic reactions, animal bites, respiratory, gastrointestinal illnesses, UTI's
- Perform pelvic exams
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing including labs, x ray imaging, EKG
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Hospital for Special Surgery
02.2020 - Current
- Manage post-op patients during 90 day period , enhancing recovery through thorough assessments and treatments.
- Collaborate with surgeons to ensure cohesive patient care, improving communication and outcomes.
- Implement telemedicine for post-op care, reducing re-admissions and increasing accessibility.
- Monitor patient outcomes, applying evidence-based practices to improve recovery quality.
- Responsible for addressing post operative pain including requests for medication refills, monitoring side effects to medications, post operative swelling, incision and wound care including identifying and treating infections, joint dislocation/fracture, range of motion assessment, cellulitis, DVT, hermarthrosis, hematoma, rehabilitation/physical therapy, patient education and coordination of care.
- Educate patients and families on post-op care, empowering them in pain management and rehabilitation.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
NYC Health & Hospitals - Test to Treat Program
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted COVID-19 tests in NYC communities, enhancing public health outreach.
- Led COVID-19 testing initiatives, assessing patients for Paxlovid eligibility. Prescribed medication adhering to CDC guidelines, enhancing community health outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive patient evaluations for COVID-19 treatment. Analyzed symptoms and medical histories to determine optimal care strategies.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive COVID-19 care. Coordinated with pharmacies to ensure timely Paxlovid distribution.
REGISTERED NURSE
Hospital for Special Surgery
09.2017 - 02.2020
REGISTERED NURSE
Mt. Sinai Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Woodhull Medical Center
07.2012 - 08.2016
REGISTERED NURSE
Beacon Therapy
04.2012 - 06.2014
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
CUNY- Lehman College
Bronx, NY01.2019
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NY01.2014
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
CUNY - Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY01.2012
Skills
- Telemedicine
- Lab Review
- Imaging Review
- Epic EHR
- Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Pain Management
Certifications And Licensure
- DEA Active
- Family Nurse Practitioner certification, ANCC
- Nurse Practitioner- Family Health (New York, Georgia)
- Registered Professional Nurse (New York, Georgia)
- BLS certified
Timeline
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Mercy Care Clinic
01.2024 - Current
NURSE PRACTITIONER
NYC Health & Hospitals - Test to Treat Program
10.2022 - 03.2023
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Hospital for Special Surgery
02.2020 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Hospital for Special Surgery
09.2017 - 02.2020
REGISTERED NURSE
Mt. Sinai Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Woodhull Medical Center
07.2012 - 08.2016
REGISTERED NURSE
Beacon Therapy
04.2012 - 06.2014
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
St. Francis College
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - NURSING
CUNY - Borough of Manhattan Community College
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
CUNY- Lehman College
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