Tami Fredericks
Manson,IA
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
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Charge Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab
Unity Point Hospital - Trinity Regional
Fort Dodge, IA
05.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and health management strategies.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
RN, Travel Nurse
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
Clarion, IA
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Advanced training in ACLS:TNCC:NIHSS:PALS.
- Adept at prioritizing care of patients with IV therapy.
- Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed.
- Analyzed records data and reports in order to identify health care needs and deliver optimum patient care.
- Built cooperative relationship and rapport with patients and actively sought information to understand issues, needs, and expectations.
- Applied clinical expertise in wound care, intravenous therapy, ventilation care, catheterization, and pain management techniques.
RN, Travel Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, IA
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided Nursing care to surgical patients completing preoperative and postoperative procedures. Performed physical assessment.
- Administered medications, IV fluids and monitored recovery progress.
- Applied clinical expertise in wound care, intravenous therapy, ventilation care, catheterization, and pain management techniques.
- Provided care to patients in an acute care setting with head and neck cancers and Trauma reconstruction.
- Coordinated patient discharge with postcare instructions.
RN, Travel Nurse
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
Denison, IA
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Prioritizing care of patients at a critical access hospital Emergency Department.
- Administered patient medications and carried out orders made by physicians.
- Record and monitor patient vitals, Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to assure patient care involving transfers to a higher level of care facility or inpatient admissions.
- Responsible for initiation, administration, and monitoring IV therapy.
- Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN, Travel Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, IA
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Assisted the physician with procedures, when needed.
- Clearly communicated with supervisors, health care providers, patients, and family members about patient needs and progress.
- Prioritized patient care based on resource availability and need level.
- Provided patients and their family members with relevant instructions and education.
- Carried out Dr orders, administered medications, Managed IV therapy.
RN, Emergency Department
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
Lake City, IA
06.2012 - 05.2017
- Evaluated emergency situations and started appropriate nursing interventions.
- Provided patients and their family members with relevant instructions and education.
- Applied expertise in rapid assessments and treatments upon patient arrival to ED, treated various illnesses or injury.
- Maintained positive relationships and communication with team members.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on severity and urgency.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families about treatment plans, medication management, and discharge instructions.
- Streamlined triage processes to improve patient flow and reduce wait times.
Education
Associate Degree - Applied Science
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IASkills
- Direct patient care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Team coordination
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Staff supervision
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
Certification
BLS- Basic Life Support
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Dependant Adult Abuse Training
Dependant Child Abuse Training
Malignant Hyperthermia (perioperative) CE/NCPD
0
Timeline
RN, Charge Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab
Unity Point Hospital - Trinity Regional
05.2019 - Current
RN, Travel Nurse
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
06.2018 - 05.2019
RN, Travel Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
02.2018 - 06.2018
RN, Travel Nurse
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
10.2017 - 02.2018
RN, Travel Nurse
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
05.2017 - 10.2017
RN, Emergency Department
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
06.2012 - 05.2017
Associate Degree - Applied Science
Iowa Central Community College