Tamara Roberson
Oklahoma City
Summary
A passionate Registered Nurse searching for a position to utilize vast skills, work experience, and extensive healthcare knowledge. Communicates well, has excellent judgment capabilities, and adapts to diverse and challenging environments. Equipped to handle volatile situations calmly and professionally to achieve the best patient outcomes. Have more than ten years in the vast, often changing healthcare world. Brings enthusiasm, care, and on-the-job motivation daily, always with a patient-centered perspective.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Mercy Hospital
Oklahoma City
04.2024 - Current
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Demonstrated high-quality knowledge of nursing practices in various units, including Pulmonology, Oncology, Ortho, Surgical, Stroke/Neuro, and Telemetry.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
Registered Nurse
SSM Health Midwest City
Midwest City
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for high-quality patient care and contributes to evaluating patients to ensure their holistic wellness
- Administers drugs accurately and closely monitors patients for any signs of adverse drug reactions, quickly responding to rescued complications
- Acts as the charge nurse for that floor, overseeing the workflow, delegating oversight responsibilities, and assuring smooth operation in fast-paced healthcare situations
- Educates patients and families about disease treatment, self-care after discharge, holistic health needs, available resources, and necessary follow-up care
- Maintains higher levels of awareness and follows every aspect required for the safety procedure with utmost loyalty to patient and staff safety concerns
- Conduct point-of-care testing closely following the solid policy and procedure for maintaining recognized reliability and timing in yielding diagnostic results
- Demonstrates flexibility and efficiency in executing all assignments while maintaining high professional standards
Registered Nurse
Interim Home Health
Oklahoma City
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered skilled nursing services in patients' homes, focusing on holistic case management and individualized treatment plans
- Performed detailed patient assessments and care plan implementations for wound and wound vac therapy
- Administered IV medications, managed PICC lines and port dressings, and gave injections when necessary
- Collaborated with physicians when needed to update treatment plans and then gather any needed orders to ensure continuity of care
- Experienced in OASIS marking, had good training to conform to Medicare guidelines regarding regulatory workings
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Family Care
Edmond
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Played a key role in patient care by tracking vital signs, making medication lists, and addressing patient questions to ensure a smooth check-in
- Carried out care with a varied patient population, from children to adults, ensuring the patient's primary health needs were satisfied with tact and skill
- Successfully dealt with referrals, triaged calls, administered injections, performed EKGs, and conducted point-of-care tests to expedite diagnoses and treatment
- Assisted with suture and staple removal, wound dressing, and minor procedures under the direct supervision of an APRN-CNP
- Pleased with accurate documentation on paper and in the system- contributing to effective and harmonious cooperation in one healthcare team
Licensed Practical Nurse
OU Children's Physicians Adolescent Clinic
Oklahoma City
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Secured vital signs, collected medication lists, and ensured oncology concerns were given to physicians as soon as possible, providing high-quality patient care
- Provided primary care and sub-specialty care along with management of referrals and triaging of patient calls according to urgency
- Assisted the medical team in conducting procedures under the supervision of an RN to ensure a smooth and safe experience for adolescents
- Provided culturally sensitive adolescent patient care designed to foster trust and open communication based on respect
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Registered Nurse
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Metro Technology Centers
Oklahoma City, OK08.2017
Associate of Science -
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2016
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Electronic medical records (EMR)
- Epic
- Riversoft
- IDX
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Triage
- Emergency response
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Team-based healthcare
References
Available upon request
Certifications And Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Several years of experience using various electronic medical records (EMR) systems: Epic, Riversoft, and IDX.
- Aptitude for patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, triage, and emergency response.
- Possesses excellent communication and leadership skills, usually with an edge in a team-based healthcare background.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Mercy Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
SSM Health Midwest City
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Interim Home Health
08.2020 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Integris Family Care
12.2019 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
OU Children's Physicians Adolescent Clinic
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Registered Nurse
University of Oklahoma
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Metro Technology Centers
Associate of Science -
Oklahoma City Community College
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