Tamara Smith
Avon Park,FL
Summary
Nursing leader with extensive experience, excelling in multidisciplinary team collaboration and quality improvement.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Sunny Hills ALF
01.2024 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Coordinated with multiple outside disciplines to ensure that residents goals of care are being met.
- Oversight of all nursing staff.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Director of Nursing/Wellness Director
Family Extended Care
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Oversight of all nursing staff
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Director of Nursing/Wellness Director
Fellowship Home at The Fairway
04.2010 - 05.2022
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Facilitated continuing education and training programs to drive staff competency and professional development.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to facilitate continuity of care for patients transitioning between healthcare settings.
- Evaluated work performance of [Number] nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Floor Nurse
The Palms of Sebring
07.1994 - 09.2009
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs, adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in the ALF environment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Gurnsey Muskingum Adult Vocational School
Zanesville, OH09-1993
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Clinical resources management
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Schedule preparation
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Case management
- Shift scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Patient education
- Staff evaluation
- HIPAA regulations
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Sunny Hills ALF
01.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing/Wellness Director
Family Extended Care
05.2022 - 01.2024
Director of Nursing/Wellness Director
Fellowship Home at The Fairway
04.2010 - 05.2022
Floor Nurse
The Palms of Sebring
07.1994 - 09.2009
LPN - Nursing
Gurnsey Muskingum Adult Vocational School