Tamela Acker, RN, BSN
Whitewater,WI
Summary
Registered Nurse for 10 years, working primarily in critical care. BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC. Possesses hands on training working in the medical field in a variety of areas with the ability to work side by side with Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Doctors to keep the workflow moving and prioritize patient’s needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Services
Mercy Health
06.2015 - Current
- Recognizing and stabilizing critically ill patients in an emergency room setting, as well as managing patient flow and treating patients for urgent care complaints.
Intensive Care Unit RN
Aurora Health care
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Bedside nursing caring for critically ill patients in an intensive care unit setting.
FLOAT LPN / GN/RN
Aurora Health Care Family Practice/Internal Medicine/Specialty Clinics/Walk In
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Assisted with minor clinic procedures
- Vaccine administration and patient education
- Venous blood draws
- Phone triage
- Prescription refills and placing physician orders.
Urgent Care LPN
Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Performing focused assessments
- Implementing and placing lab orders, mediation orders and radiology orders
- Assisting in laceration repair
- Wounds/laceration care including suture and staple removal
- Applying compression dressings, splints, wraps, dressing, slings and crutch teaching
- Patient discharge instructions and education.
FLOAT LPN
Fort Health care Medical Group Clinics
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted with minor clinic procedures
- Vaccine administration and patient education
- Venous blood draws.
Emergency Room Technician
Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital
12.2006 - 05.2012
- Placing Foley catheters
- Performing EKG’s, assisting with exams
- Wound/laceration care including suture and staple removal
- Applying compression dressings, splints, wraps, slings and crutch fitting
- Patient registration.
CNA
Fairhaven Retirement Corporation
06.2004 - 10.2006
- Assistance in activities of daily living
- Implement ambulation and restorative programs.
Education
Bachelors of Science Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01.2021
Registered Nursing Program -
Gateway Technical College
01.2013
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Madison Area Technical College
01.2011
Liberal Arts Transfer Program -
Madison Area Technical College
01.2010
General Studies -
Fort Atkinson High School
01.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Madison Area Technical College
01.2004
Skills
-Recognizing and stabilizing medical emergencies
-Ability to manage stressful situations, including delegation, multi tasking and collaboration with other ancillary departments
-Being assertive when necessary
-Having a strong knowledge base
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Emergency Services
Mercy Health
06.2015 - Current
Intensive Care Unit RN
Aurora Health care
04.2014 - 06.2015
FLOAT LPN / GN/RN
Aurora Health Care Family Practice/Internal Medicine/Specialty Clinics/Walk In
05.2012 - 01.2014
Urgent Care LPN
Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital
11.2011 - 05.2012
FLOAT LPN
Fort Health care Medical Group Clinics
07.2011 - 05.2012
Emergency Room Technician
Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital
12.2006 - 05.2012
CNA
Fairhaven Retirement Corporation
06.2004 - 10.2006
Bachelors of Science Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Registered Nursing Program -
Gateway Technical College
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Madison Area Technical College
Liberal Arts Transfer Program -
Madison Area Technical College
General Studies -
Fort Atkinson High School
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Madison Area Technical College
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
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