Tamera Villasana
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert clinical knowledge and abilities, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 22+ years of experience devoted to delivering exceptional care to emergency center patients Knowledgeable about acute and sub-acute requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in [Area of expertise] patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert clinical knowledge and abilities, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
Harris Health
Houston, TX
02.1991 - 08.2014
- Treated patients for any and all emergency[Type conditions using [Type], [Type] and [Type] equipment.
- Communicated with patients regarding medication risks, diets, physician instructions and treatment procedures.
- Provided patients and families with information about treatments and available resources.
- Promoted quality patient care by providing guidance and training on organizational practices and policies for new nurses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician’s orders and treatment plan.
- Reviewed patient charts and performed standard assessments to identify care needs.
- Worked within an interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information.
- Observed and reported patients’ condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document for future reference and review by other care team members.
Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
Houston, TX
05.1988 - 02.1991
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts using [Software], including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored and administered patient medications, tracking responses to note changing conditions.
Education
Masters in Nursing - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZCurrent
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Collecting vitals
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Trauma recovery
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Harris Health
02.1991 - 08.2014
Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
05.1988 - 02.1991
Masters in Nursing - Education
Grand Canyon University
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