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Tamatha Ratliff

Prestonsburg,KY

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse Administrator at Floyd County Health Department, adept in clinical leadership and nursing expertise. Skilled in critical thinking and effective multitasking, demonstrating unparalleled dedication to excellence in healthcare through innovative nurse education and training. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about disease prevention, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Certified in CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed and Child Passenger Safety, and my adaptability and problem-solving aptitude consistently deliver outstanding healthcare outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Administrator

Floyd County Health Department
08.2011 - Current
  • Develop strong relationships with community partners to enhance collaborative efforts in improving public health outcomes.
  • Oversee the Maternal Child Health (MCH) program to improve the physical, socio-emotional health, safety and wellbeing of women,
    infants, children, adolescents and their families in our county.
  • Coordinate disaster response plans for emergencies by collaborating with multiple departments within the facility and with community partners.
  • Oversee the Harm Reduction program ensuring clients receive HIV/hepatitis testing and education, sexual health education and harm reduction strategies. Order supplies and keep track of inventory to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
  • Engages community partnerships for education on harm reduction.
  • Update policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, state laws and general liability.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center
10.2001 - 03.2021
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Contributed to the continuous improvement of department policies and procedures through active participation in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
  • Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
05.2014

Associate of Science - Nursing

Prestonsburg Community College
Prestonsburg, KY
05.2001

High School Diploma -

Prestonsburg High School
Prestonsburg, KY
05.1991

Skills

  • Health Promotion
  • Disease Prevention
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Care Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making
  • Task Prioritization
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Compassion and Empathy

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor
  • Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor
  • Public Information Officer Training
  • Point of Dispensing (POD) Training
  • Incident Command Systems Training
  • Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Training
  • Harm Reduction Coordinator
  • Naloxone Administration Training

Timeline

Nurse Administrator

Floyd County Health Department
08.2011 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center
10.2001 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Morehead State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Prestonsburg Community College

High School Diploma -

Prestonsburg High School

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