Tamara Smith
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with multi-specialty care experience in Hospice, Behavioral Health, Corrections. Med Surg, Cardiac, Pediatrics, Memory Care, ICU, PICU, Rehab and Long Term Care. Triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
One Stop Staffing Solutions
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MAS Medical Staffing
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations by adhering to established nursing standards of care and maintaining professional competency through regular continuing education.
- Improved patient outcomes by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans.
- Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
- Promoted a positive healing environment by maintaining strict infection control practices and adhering to facility policies.
- Administered medications and treatments safely and accurately to ensure optimal patient recovery.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Documented patient information meticulously in electronic medical records to maintain accurate data for clinical decisionmaking.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunlight Health Academy
Orlando, FL09.2016
Skills
- Inventory Assessment
- Equipment Inspection
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- ICD-10
- Patient support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Behavioral assessment
- Regulatory Requirements
- Intravenous Medications
- Critical Thinking
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Intake
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Healthcare Software Proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient evaluations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strategy Development
- Medical Records Management
- Care Planning
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Medication Administration
- ADL Assistance
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Diabetes management
- Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Family Communication
- Transcribing orders
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Needs Assessment
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- FEMA Certified
- BLS Certified, American Red Cross
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
One Stop Staffing Solutions
10.2020 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
MAS Medical Staffing
02.2020 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth
12.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Sunlight Health Academy