Tami Blockel
Madison,AL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse
Madison Hospital
09.2003 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taconic High School
Pittsfield, MAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MABachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Tampa College
Tampa, FLSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
Certification
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Madison Hospital
09.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Taconic High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Berkshire Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Tampa College
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