Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
Nursing Licenses
Timeline
Tamara Parris

Tamara Parris

Pueblo,CO

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic nurse with over 10 years of expertise in communication, ensuring safe and clean environments, and adept problem-solving, poised to transition and deliver exceptional customer service in high-traffic retail settings.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (RN)

ShiftKey
Colorado, USA
01.2022 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate care in fast-paced environments while ensuring patient needs were met.
  • Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, monitoring expiration dates diligently.
  • Accurately documented patient information in electronic health record systems to maintain data integrity.
  • Advocated for patients' rights, providing emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
  • Ensured safety of all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Interim HealthCare
Pueblo, USA
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Delivered medically necessary services, reducing client hospitalizations and adverse events.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health conditions and available treatment options.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction while decreasing client complaints.

Registered Nurse

Desert Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center
Pueblo, USA
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments per established protocols.
  • Supervised CNA staff while providing support in patient care as needed.
  • Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.

Registered Nurse

Supplemental Health Care
Colorado Springs, USA
04.2020 - 10.2021
  • Conducted Covid-19 testing and managed emergency triage in clinical settings.
  • Administered medications and provided health education to offenders.
  • Delivered wound care while effectively assessing mental health crises.
  • Ensured patient safety by adhering to infection control and security policies.

Registered Nurse

NURSECORE
Colorado Springs, USA
08.2018 - 04.2020
  • Conducted skilled assessments and provided patient care in correctional settings.
  • Executed wound care procedures to promote healing and prevent infections.
  • Triage medical and mental health emergencies to prioritize urgent needs.
  • Assisted with sick calls and implemented Provider orders effectively.

Registered Nurse

WSI healthcare staffing
Cañon City, USA
04.2017 - 08.2018
  • Conducted triage for emergencies and routine nursing appointments in correctional clinic.
  • Administered medications, including PO medications, blood glucose checks, and subcutaneous insulin.
  • Performed dressing changes, wound care, and diabetic foot checks to maintain patient health.
  • Sorted and submitted offender medical requests to ensure timely responses.
  • Assisted providers with routine care and executed verbal and telephone orders.

Start of Care RN

Argus Home Health Care
Pueblo, USA
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments and admissions for new home care patients in Pueblo, Colorado.
  • Evaluated individual patient needs to design tailored plans of care involving families and Primary Care Providers.
  • Coordinated patient care with assigned home care staff, including Physical Therapists, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
  • Managed sixty-day re-certifications of needs for VA home care patients to ensure compliance.
  • Performed fourteen-day supervisory visits to oversee CNA staff management and care delivery.

Registered Nurse (RN1)

Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo
Pueblo, USA
08.2012 - 04.2016
  • Delegated duties to licensed and unlicensed staff during shifts.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention and implemented de-escalation strategies for patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills for quick and accurate clinical assessments.

Education

Nursing - Associates

Pueblo Community College
05.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Arapahoe Community College
01.2007

Skills

  • ServSafe Food Handler Training
  • Computer literacy
  • Identification checks
  • Customer service
  • Item scanning
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Phone etiquette
  • Positive and professional
  • Basic math
  • Cultural awareness
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Infection control protocols
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving

Certification

  • BLS Certification, 09/01/26
  • RN License, 09/01/26, Colorado and all compact states
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers, 04/01/26
  • AED Certification

Personal Information

Nursing Licenses

RN, 09/01/26, CO

Timeline

Registered Nurse (RN) - Interim HealthCare
06.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse - Desert Willow Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse (RN) - ShiftKey
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Supplemental Health Care
04.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse - NURSECORE
08.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse - WSI healthcare staffing
04.2017 - 08.2018
Start of Care RN - Argus Home Health Care
04.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse (RN1) - Colorado Mental Health Institute Pueblo
08.2012 - 04.2016
Pueblo Community College - Nursing, Associates
Arapahoe Community College - Licensed Practical Nurse,

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