TAMARIN SESSOM
LOS ANGELES,CA
Summary
Professional nurse leader ready to make significant impact. Prepared to enhance neonatal care through strong clinical skills, effective team leadership, and focus on patient outcomes. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to evolving situations, and achieving high standards. Skilled in critical care management, staff development, and evidence-based practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Nurse Manager
PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and protocols in the NICU.
- Reduced infection rates within the NICU by enforcing strict adherence to hand hygiene and infection control protocols.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and encouraging collaboration among team members.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly to identify areas for growth as well as opportunities for recognition of excellence.
- Enhanced interdepartmental communication by fostering strong relationships with other clinical departments involved in neonatal care delivery.
- Facilitated timely decision-making processes during critical situations by effectively delegating tasks to appropriate team members.
- Led quality improvement projects focused on enhancing patient care delivery systems within the NICU setting.
- Developed professional competencies among staff through targeted skill development programs, workshops, and continuing education opportunities.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability.
Registered Nurse, NICU/Pediatric
Denver Health Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each family.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Stability Healthcare
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Current contract: Moanalua Medical Center, Honolulu, HI: level three NICU
Clinical Nurse Manager, NICU/Nursery
Clovis Community Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Recruited and help trained all new staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 400-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 40 employees across more than two departments.
- Fostered excellence by example by 'setting pace' and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Implemented successful medical care through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Helped in coaching team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Registered Nurse, NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, Mom/Baby
One Staff Medical
07.2020 - 09.2024
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Registered Nurse, Adult LTAC
Leadtime Staffing
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked with intubated and ventilated adult patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Child Health Consultant
Building Blocks Nurse Consulting LLC
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented communication strategies and resources to achieve public health objectives.
- Provided necessary health education training, as well as, create health care plans for staff whose centers have children with medical needs.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators.
Clinical Assistant Manager, NICU/Pediatrics
North Suburban Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Participated in daily rounding of patients and families and collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Revised and created multiple policies and procedures, to further create environment of safe patient care.
- Supervised training, and development of nursing staff, including annual performance evaluations and routine skill evaluations.
- Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services, such as electronic charting and baby safe programs.
- Created and implemented more detailed plans for treating babies with hypoglycemia, which led to shorter hospital stays, less admissions to NICU and higher patient satisfaction.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Registered Nurse, NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, Mom/Baby
Parallon Workforce Management
06.2003 - 03.2026
- To work as a competent RN in multiple departments at different hospitals.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Master of Science -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix06-2025
Bachelor of Science -
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver01-2001
Bachelors of Psychology -
University of Colorado
Denver05-1997
Skills
- Professional nursing and management
- Proficiencies with Meditech, CPN, Epic skills and NNM
- Processes and procedures used for training
- Nurse Collaboration and development
- Critical Care Nursing
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- Nursing Protocol Development
- Family-centered care
- Developmental care
Accomplishments
- Improved Patient Outcomes: Implemented evidence-based practices that reduced CLABSI rates and improved overall patient outcomes.
- Staff Development: Created training and mentorship programs that strengthened staff competency, confidence, and team collaboration.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and redesigned staffing models across multiple areas to improve productivity and resource utilization.
- Budget Management: Managed unit budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality care.
- Quality Improvement: Led initiatives that improved safety protocol compliance, achieved 100% hypothermia prevention compliance, and increased breastfeeding rates from 82% to 91%. Successfully guided the team through regulatory accreditation.
- Team Engagement and Retention: Promoted a positive work environment through team-building initiatives and regular staff feedback forums, improving morale and retention.
- Technology Implementation: Led the integration of new systems and technologies, ensuring smooth adoption through staff training and support.
Key Leadership Achievements
Certification
RN License
Timeline
NICU Nurse Manager
PIH Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU/Pediatric
Denver Health Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, NICU
Stability Healthcare
04.2022 - 06.2024
Clinical Nurse Manager, NICU/Nursery
Clovis Community Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse, Adult LTAC
Leadtime Staffing
09.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, Mom/Baby
One Staff Medical
07.2020 - 09.2024
Child Health Consultant
Building Blocks Nurse Consulting LLC
02.2020 - 04.2022
Clinical Assistant Manager, NICU/Pediatrics
North Suburban Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, Mom/Baby
Parallon Workforce Management
06.2003 - 03.2026
Master of Science -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science -
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Bachelors of Psychology -
University of Colorado