Tamariah Palmer
San Diego,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with 13+ years of correctional and psychiatric nursing experience, combined with degrees in Health Information Technology and Healthcare Management. Skilled in psychiatric care documentation, health records administration, compliance audits, and grievance response. Known for bridging clinical psychiatric expertise with information management to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and improved patient outcomes. Pursuing advancement into a Director of Health Information Management role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
GEO Group
San Diego, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Correctional Healthcare Facility
- Provide patient care in a secure setting; coordinate with providers and administrators.
- Document, track, and escalate patient grievances; support HSA with resolution.
- Assist with audits, compliance checks, and administrative reporting.
- Strengthen cross-department communication to improve patient outcomes.
- Correctional Healthcare Facility
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Detention Facility
- Coordinated with custody and healthcare administration to ensure compliant care delivery.
- Managed and responded to patient grievances with proper documentation and follow-up.
- Supported policy enforcement and quality assurance processes.
- Detention Facility
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
San Diego Psychiatric Hospital
San Diego, CA
08.2012 - 10.2022
- Delivered care in high-acuity psychiatric settings; contributed to treatment planning.
- Trained new staff on compliance, documentation, and medication administration.
LVN
R.L. Klein & Associates
Long Beach, CA
01.2012 - 12.2012
LVN
SOS Nurse Inc.
Palm Springs, CA
01.2011 - 12.2012
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management
Fremont University
Cerritos, CAAssociate Degree - Health Information Technology
Fremont University
Cerritos, CALicensed Vocational Nurse -
Summit Career College
Colton, CAHigh School Diploma -
Wilma Amina Carter High School
Rialto, CASkills
- Healthcare Administration
- Compliance
- Grievance Process
- Patient Advocacy
- Policy Implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Supervision
- Training
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Documentation
- Performance Improvement
- Safety Standards
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Time Management
- Communication
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (CA)
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
GEO Group
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
10.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
San Diego Psychiatric Hospital
08.2012 - 10.2022
LVN
R.L. Klein & Associates
01.2012 - 12.2012
LVN
SOS Nurse Inc.
01.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management
Fremont University
Associate Degree - Health Information Technology
Fremont University
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Summit Career College
High School Diploma -
Wilma Amina Carter High School