Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
CERTIFICATIONS
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TAMARA SANDERS

Houston

Summary

Experienced nursing leader with demonstrated success in emergency care and patient management. Brings wealth of experience in leading teams and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Known for collaborative spirit and flexibility in dynamic settings, leveraging critical thinking and strong communication skills. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction by ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to practice standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA Healthcare Pearland
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed emergency department operations, ensuring adequate staffing levels and appropriate allocation of resources.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams- cardiology, neurology, and intensivists to optimize patient outcomes and meet door to balloon, door to needle and Sepsis core measure benchmarks
  • Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in emergency department procedures.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary team efforts to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical needs.
  • Facilitated effective communication between physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the nursing staff through regular communication and collaboration.
  • Oversaw daily shift operations including managing staff schedules, coordinating patient assignments, and monitoring equipment maintenance needs.
  • Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members while providing constructive feedback aimed at professional growth.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Houston Fertility Institute
06.2019 - 04.2021
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs, and information about current medical issues
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to transvaginal ultrasounds, phlebotomy, and glucose
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
  • Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
  • Provide patient education and prepare patients regarding fertility treatments, medications procedures including IUI, IVF, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, inseminations and cycle monitoring; ensuring safety and comfort
  • Monitor treatment cycles, including ultrasounds, lab work, and hormone level reviews


Vocational Nursing Student

Baylor Scott & White Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding

Phlebotomy Technician

LabCorp/Houston Fertility Institute
01.2010 - 08.2018
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.

Education

Associates Degree - Applied Science

Lonestar College
08.2021

Vocational Nursing Certificate - undefined

Blinn College
01.2019

Associate - Occupational Health: Safety

ABC South Chapter/ Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
01.2008

Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined

Texas School of Business
Houston, TX
01.2005

High School Diploma - undefined

Phillis Wheatley High School
Houston, Texas
01.2001

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Airway management
  • End-of-life care
  • Emergency management
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Psychiatric care
  • Medication administration
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Emergency triage
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Rapid stabilization of STEMI, stroke and septic patients
  • Strong competency in airway management, IV/IO access and RSI

Certification

  • State of Texas, Registered Nurse, License number 1064151, unrestrictive license exp 08/26
  • State of Texas, Licensed Vocational Nurse, License number 349209, unrestrictive license exp 08/26



Timeline

Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department

HCA Healthcare Pearland
02.2022 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Houston Fertility Institute
06.2019 - 04.2021

Vocational Nursing Student

Baylor Scott & White Hospital
08.2018 - 06.2019

Phlebotomy Technician

LabCorp/Houston Fertility Institute
01.2010 - 08.2018

Vocational Nursing Certificate - undefined

Blinn College

Associate - Occupational Health: Safety

ABC South Chapter/ Lamar University

Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined

Texas School of Business

High School Diploma - undefined

Phillis Wheatley High School

Associates Degree - Applied Science

Lonestar College

CERTIFICATIONS

Clinical Nurse Coordinator- Charge Nurse

NLC Nurse Leadership Certification

Ultrasound Guided PIV Train the Trainee Certification

Professional Practice Committee Co-Chair

ENA Emergency Nurses Association member

ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

BLS Basic Life Support

TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification

ENPC Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program

CPI Crisis Prevention Institute




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