Tami Bishop
Foster,KY
Summary
Retiring from a challenging 35+ year career and with a robust background at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus, I excel in clinical judgment and compassionate care. Leveraging skills in airway management and patient education, I've significantly enhanced recovery outcomes. Taking a proactive approach in training new staff and streamlining patient care processes underscores my commitment to excellence in nursing.
Diligent Registered Nurse with extensive experience in post-anesthesia care. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care and manage complex cases effectively. Demonstrated expertise in patient monitoring and pain management, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
Accomplished pediatric and adult nurse proudly offering more than 36 years of expertise in the healthcare field. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
10.2007 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities related to PACU nursing practice.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
11.1993 - 10.2007
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes to optimize NICU bed utilization and patient flow.
- Improved patient outcomes with development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse Education
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH08-1997
LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse Education
Wm. Booth Memorial Hospital Licensed Practical Nur
Florence, KY08-1988
High School Diploma -
Dayton Independent High School
Dayton, KY05-1987
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- IV insertion
- Discharge planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Airway management
- Post-anesthesia care
- Anesthesia recovery
- Basic life support
- Pain management
- Patient education
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Medication administration
- IV infusions
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Critical thinking
- Blood draw and sample collection
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Delegation and motivation
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Nurse Certification (PCN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
10.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus
11.1993 - 10.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse Education
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse Education
Wm. Booth Memorial Hospital Licensed Practical Nur
High School Diploma -
Dayton Independent High School
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