Tamara Owens
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus,OH
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Motivated Student Nurse experienced in delivering empathetic patient-focused care and building rapport with patients and families. Provided hands-on support in patient care and medical procedures while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams. Demonstrated reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, focusing on achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Work History
Student Nursing Assistant, Acute Progressive Care Unit
1 Year 3 Months- Document patient behavior, complaints, and physical symptoms for nurses to inform care decisions.
- Assist patients with daily living activities, including getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, and exercising, to promote independence.
- Observe patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention.
- Document and observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Engage with patients to understand feelings and identify needs for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
Director, Our Kidz Enrichment and Childcare Inc.
11 Years 1 Month- Operational Leadership: Oversaw daily center operations for children, ensuring compliance with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) licensing regulations.
- Financial Management: Managed annual budget and optimized CACFP reimbursement tracking, securing maximum funding for nutritional programs.
- Curriculum Design: Spearheaded integration of specialized curriculum, enhancing student engagement and attracting family enrollments.
- Financial Management: Managed a annual budget and optimized CACFP reimbursement tracking to secure maximum funding for nutritional programs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Audited and maintained comprehensive student and staff records, achieving zero deficiencies during consecutive state health and safety inspections.
- Crisis Management: Formulated and implemented updated emergency preparedness plans and health protocols to guarantee top-tier child safety.
- Parent Relations: Established a digital parent-communication portal that streamlined daily reports and increased overall parent satisfaction .
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Expected
Bachelor of Arts - English
- Relevant Coursework: early childhood education
Skills
Medication support
Vital signs monitoring
Basic wound care
Feeding assistance
Nasogastric care
Clinical documentation
Patient Care
Electronic health records
Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Basic life support
Patient Education
Certification
CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Student Nursing Assistant, Acute Progressive Care Unit
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Director, Our Kidz Enrichment and Childcare Inc.
Our Kidz Enrichment and Childcare Inc.
05.2013 - 06.2024Read More
Columbus State Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts from English
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Clinical Experience
Doctors Hospital Medical / Surgical Preceptorship Autumn 2026 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Pediatrics Summer 2026 Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Psychiatric Spring 2026 Dublin Methodist Hospital Obstetrics Spring 2026 Doctors Hospital Medical/Surgical Autumn 2025 Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber Long - Term Care Spring 2025
Community Engagement
Student Nurse Association, Columbus State Community College, Member