Tamarin M. Sessom
Registered Nurse
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
To obtain a registered nurse or management position in an environment of which would allow me to use my skills and experiences, while providing me with challenges and the potential to continue to grow. Motivated and accomplished supervisor with 5 years of experience monitoring, coordinating and allocating employee efforts to achieve organizational goals within the healthcare system. Successful at building positive team dynamics and dedicated to an open, communicative culture, where employees feel empowered to contribute to their own success, as well as, the company's success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU and PICU
Parallon Workforce Management Solutions
Denver, CO
06.2003 - 12.2017
- 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.
ADN Instructor
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work
- Conducted tests and quizzes to evaluate student progress with course material
- Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic issues
- Helped students meet diverse professional development goals
- Participated in workshops and trainings to improve skills and learn new methods for classroom instruction.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
The Children's Hospital
Parker, CO
02.2005 - 03.2009
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Maintained infection control logs and improved patient outcomes, both financially and personally, through creating a more streamlined approach to doing blood cultures
- Participated in creating different pathways (asthma) to enhance nursing knowledge and to decrease pt's length of stay due to a quicker and more detailed approach.
Neonatal Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
Denver, CO
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Registered Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, CO
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
RN
One Staff Medical
Omaha, NE
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
- Updated physicians on patient test results, therapy progress and assisted in developing care plans
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Registered Nurse
Leadtime Staffing
Centennial, CO
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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
Fort Collins, CO
12.2020 - 04.2022
- 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, through confidential documentation in EMR
- Prioritized nursing tasks as well as participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift or during patient transfers
- Educated child care centers on disease prevention, vaccines and mental health resources
- 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
NICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator
North Suburban Medical Center
Thornton, CO
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Students, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large
- 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 an 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 being the test pilot for electronic charting and baby safe programs
- Created and implemented a more detailed plan for treating babies with hypoglycemia, which led to shorter hospital stays, less admissions into the NICU and higher patient satisfaction
- Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
Pediatric ER Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Skyridge Medical Center
Lone Tree, CO
06.2001 - 06.2001
- Collaborated with management teams and pediatric physicians, in order to, implement and evaluate programs and services
- Developed and implemented pediatric competencies, for staff to increase knowledge and skills
- Pursued opportunities and leveraged expertise to optimize patient care, improve outcomes and optimize performance of nursing team members
- Identified physical, emotional and social needs of patients during daily planning and, addressed critical issues immediately
- Reviewed charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates
- Supervised hiring, training and development of nursing and nursing assistants.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Stability Healthcare
Pasadena, CA
04.2022 - Current
- 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
Education
Bachelors of Science degree -
University of Colorado Sciences Center
01.2001
Bachelors of Psychology Degree -
University of Colorado
05.1997
Skills
- Professional nursing and management skills
- Proficiencies with Meditech, CPN, Epic and NNM
- Processes and procedures used for training and development
- Nurse Collaboration
- Critical Care Nursing
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- Nursing Protocol Development
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Stability Healthcare
04.2022 - Current
Child Health Consultant
Building Blocks Nurse Consulting LLC
12.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Leadtime Staffing
09.2020 - 04.2022
RN
One Staff Medical
07.2020 - Current
ADN Instructor
Concorde Career College
08.2010 - 03.2011
NICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator
North Suburban Medical Center
05.2009 - 02.2010
Pediatric Registered Nurse
The Children's Hospital
02.2005 - 03.2009
Registered Nurse, NICU and PICU
Parallon Workforce Management Solutions
06.2003 - 12.2017
Neonatal Registered Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital
06.2001 - 06.2002
Pediatric ER Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Skyridge Medical Center
06.2001 - 06.2001
Bachelors of Science degree -
University of Colorado Sciences Center
Bachelors of Psychology Degree -
University of Colorado
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