Tamara Ten Eyck, RN, PCCN
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Experienced ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator with over 7 years in critical care leadership. Seeking a Nurse Manager role to utilize experience in meeting strategic objectives, improving staff engagement, delivering high quality patient care, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in managing patient care, team coordination, communication, staff development, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Critical Care
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
11.2018 - Current
- Supervision and coordination of daily operations of a medical Intensive Care Unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
- Clinical resource and shift leader supporting nursing staff in patient care decision, ensuring adherence to critical care protocols, and troubleshooting complex situations.
- Uphold standards of infection control, patient privacy, and clinical excellence in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Conflict resolution and staff support.
- Manage patient flow, including admissions, discharges, and interdepartmental transfers in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Response to emergency situations including Code Blues, Rapid Response, and Sepsis alerts, leading resuscitation efforts, and coordinating interdisciplinary support.
- Provide family and patient support and education during critical situations on treatment, plan of care, and expected outcomes.
- Interact effectively with department managers and leadership to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Implement and enforce evidence-based practices of infection prevention and control to maintain unit free of healthcare acquired infections, resulting in unit of free of CAUTI greater 2000 days.
- Provide mentorship and training to new hires, nursing students, and student nurse externs, promoting clinical excellence and adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits for compliance with hospital standards and Joint Commission regulations.
- Leadership and resource obtaining Unit of Distinction (2021).
- Co-chair Critical Care Shared Governance.
- Ensure proper documentation and use of Electronic Medical Records to maintain accurate and timely patient records and incident reporting.
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Provide high-acuity care to critically ill patients in an Intensive Care Unit setting, managing complex cases involving cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and multi-organ conditions.
- Rapid assessment and triage of critically ill patients.
- Medication administration, monitoring, and management of vasoactive, sedative, paralytic, and anti-arrhythmic drips.
- Targeted temperature management (TTM).
- Mechanical Ventilation Management.
- Monitoring and management of Tablo and performing Sustained Low Efficiency Dialysis (SLED).
- Monitoring and performing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
- STEMI and post cardiac catheterization care and monitoring.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans based on individualized assessments.
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) in compliance with hospital standards and HIPAA regulations.
- Deliver compassionate support and clear communication to patients and families regarding condition, treatment plans, and procedures.
- Respond swiftly to medical emergencies using advanced life-saving interventions following ACLS, rapid response, and code blue protocols.
- Train and mentor new ICU staff and nursing students, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in patient care.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry recognizing and responding promptly to arrhythmias and significant changes in cardiac rhythms.
- Provide direct patient care to individuals with acute cardiac conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization, CHF, and arrhythmia management.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and manage drips per protocol with careful cardiac monitoring.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families on medical conditions, post-discharge care, and medication adherence.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with hospital protocols, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Precept new staff and support a culture of safety and continuous improvement on the unit.
Student Nurse
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed basic nursing procedures such as vital signs, activities of daily living, and patient hygiene.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Applied classroom knowledge in a real-world clinical setting, improving clinical judgment and time management skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL12-2026
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL07-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05-2015
High School Diploma -
Dixie Hollins High School
St. Petersburg05-2003
Skills
- HCA Leadership Institute's Charge Nurse Leadership Certificate
- Relief Nursing Supervision
- Critical care nursing
- ACLS & BLS
- PCCN certification
- Co-Chair critical care shared governance
- Code Blue and Rapid Response management
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Quality patient care
- Preceptor and staff mentorship
- EMR/ Meditech documentation
- Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
Accomplishments
- Assisted in achieving over 2,000 days CAUTI free utilizing evidence-based infection prevention and control practices.
- Unit of Distinction 2021
Certification
- PCCN, AACN
- HCA Leadership Institute's Charge Nurse Leadership Certificate
- ACLS & BLS Certification, American Heart Institue
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Critical Care
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical ICU
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital
03.2016 - 11.2017
Student Nurse
HCA Florida Northside Hospital
09.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Dixie Hollins High School
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