Tamara D Kartes
Registered Nurse
Sykeston,ND
Summary
Hardworking House Supervisor with 37 years of experience. Provided strong leadership and high-quality nursing care for all patients. Demonstrated success in building positive relationships with people of varied backgrounds.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
House Supervisor
CHI St Alexius Health Devils Lake
Devils Lake, ND
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
CHI St Alexius Health Devils Lake
Devils Lake, ND
01.2001 - Current
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Charge RN Obstetrics and Gynecology
Trinity Hospital
Minot, ND
06.1986 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
Teamleader
CHI St Alexius Health Carrington
Carrington, ND
09.1990 - 01.2000
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Trinity Schools of Nursing
Minot ND 05.1984 - 06.1986
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 01.2004 - 01.2006
Skills
Training and mentoring
undefinedAffiliations
Member of AWHONN since 1992.
Taught NRP since 1992.
Current in NRP, BLS, ACLS
Certified Per NCC in both: Inpatient Obstetrics and secondary in Fetal Monitoring.
Timeline
House Supervisor
CHI St Alexius Health Devils Lake
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
01.2004 - 01.2006
Obstetrics and Gynecology Registered Nurse
CHI St Alexius Health Devils Lake
01.2001 - Current
Teamleader
CHI St Alexius Health Carrington
09.1990 - 01.2000
Charge RN Obstetrics and Gynecology
Trinity Hospital
06.1986 - 09.2023
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Trinity Schools of Nursing
05.1984 - 06.1986
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