TAMEIKA DABNEY
Castro Valley,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths, effective communication and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Experienced in advocating on behalf of highly skilled nurses and patients. Proven history in leading teams and achieving high-quality patient care, outcomes and quality measures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Staff Development
Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center (510)523-8857
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Perform reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Monitor employee performance to look for areas in need of improvement.
- Participate in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Streamline HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Coordinate emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Benioff Children's Hospital(510)428-3000
03.2021 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medication, performing tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Quest Nursing Education Center(510)452-1444
03.2012 - Current
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veteran Affairs (510)267-7800
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Home Health Nurse
Kindred At Home
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Director of Staff Development
Redwood Convalesant (510)537-8848
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences and workshops.
LVN/SUPERVISOR
Kindred Nursing And Healthcare (925)443-1800
09.2009 - 09.2017
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Master of Health Administration -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11.2022
Bachelor of Health Science -
Cal State University East Bay
Hayward, CA05.2021
Certificate: Vocational Nursing - undefined
Carrington College California
San Leandro, CA10.2008
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Promotion
- OSHA compliance
- Decision-Makin
- Training and Development
- Policy implementation
- Operational Procedures/standards
- Safety Protocols
Certification and Training
California State LVN License #247767
BLS-American Heart Association 08/2025
BLS instructor - American Red Cross and American Heart Association
Stop the Bleed Training
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certified
Affiliations
American College of Healthcare Executive
Quest Nursing- Board member
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Director of Staff Development
Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center (510)523-8857
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Benioff Children's Hospital(510)428-3000
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Veteran Affairs (510)267-7800
03.2021 - 04.2023
Home Health Nurse
Kindred At Home
07.2018 - 11.2022
Director of Staff Development
Redwood Convalesant (510)537-8848
09.2017 - 02.2019
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Quest Nursing Education Center(510)452-1444
03.2012 - Current
LVN/SUPERVISOR
Kindred Nursing And Healthcare (925)443-1800
09.2009 - 09.2017
Master of Health Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Health Science -
Cal State University East Bay
Certificate: Vocational Nursing - undefined
Carrington College California
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