Tami Gilbert RN BSN MBA-HCA
Sedro-Woolley,WA
Summary
Experienced Clinical Nurse Manager with a strong track record in fostering collaboration and driving excellence in patient care. Expertise in team leadership, personnel management, and optimizing clinical operations to achieve quality outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager Medical Oncology
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
Sedro-Woolley, WA
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with department Directors to resolve issues and improve services.
- Increased Infusion volume by 40% and clinic visits by 25%
- Provided leadership and guidance to nursing staff to enhance team performance.
- Fostered collaboration among team members to promote a cohesive work environment.
- Actively participated in recruitment and selection for new nursing hires.
- Assisted in budgeting for clinical departments, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Conducted regular meetings with nursing teams to address new initiatives and practice changes.
- Cultivated an environment prioritizing professional development and exceptional patient care.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration among physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists.
RN Transfer Center Coordinator
Peace Health SJMC
Bellingham, WA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated patient flow and transfers to enhance efficiency within SJMC.
- Collaborated with NTLs and House Manager to optimize patient movement decisions.
- Executed multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
Clinical Nurse Manager PCC/CCU
Skagit Regional Health
Mt Vernon, WA
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided clinical leadership and oversight for Central Monitoring Unit and Combined Progressive & Critical Care unit.
- Developed action plans to enhance staff performance and development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with residents, physicians, hospital staff, patients, and families.
- Managed staffing and scheduling to achieve a combined PCCU productivity index of 100%.
- Addressed staff concerns regarding ratios, resource management, and workload optimization.
- Successfully relaunched Rapid Response RN Program to improve patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with quality care standards and HIPAA confidentiality regulations.
Assistant Nurse Manager PCC/CCU
Skagit Regional Health
Mt Vernon, WA
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Facilitated employee development and care quality management for Nurse Manager.
- Oversaw 24/7 nursing operations in a 31 bed PCC and CCU units
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians, administrators, and other healthcare personnel to provide comprehensive patient care services.
- Developed action plans targeting staff performance enhancement and professional growth.
- Integrated evidence-based nursing practices into clinical environments.
PACU/Admissions Staff RN
Providence Regional Everett Medical Center
Everett, WA
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with quality improvement initiatives within the Perioperative Department.
- Monitored patient vital signs post-anesthesia in recovery unit.
- Trained new nursing staff on PACU protocols and procedures effectively.
ICU, ER, House Charge RN
Peace Health United General Medical Center
Sedro Woolley, WA
01.2009 - 02.2017
- Led ICU nursing team on mixed 25-bed med-surg/ICU unit, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Functioned as ER staff RN in 10-bed primary treatment and transfer emergency department.
- Served as per diem house charge manager, overseeing unit operations and resource allocation.
CCU Staff RN
Providence Regional Everett Medical Center
Everett , WA
08.2006 - 09.2016
- Provided direct care for two critically ill ICU patients with a focus on stability.
- Developed expertise in open heart procedures and rapid response techniques.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure timely interventions and adjustments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
Staff RN
Skagit Valley Hospital
Mt Vernon, WA
02.2004 - 03.2007
- Facilitated direct patient care across PACU, Am Admit, and Cath Lab/IR environments.
- Supported pre-operative patients in Am Admit unit to optimize readiness for surgery.
- Contributed to patient care in Cath Lab and IR by assisting with procedural needs.
ICU Staff RN
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle , WA
11.1998 - 01.2006
- Provided direct care for two critically ill ICU patients with a focus on stability.
- Developed expertise in open heart procedures and rapid response techniques.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure timely interventions and adjustments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
Staff RN
Providence Yakima Medical Center
Yakima, WA
08.1997 - 11.1998
- Supervise treatment of up to 8 patients in role as Staff RN on Med Surg Unit
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established guidelines.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss plan of care updates and revisions based on current assessment findings.
Education
MBA - Health Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06-1997
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing
Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA06-1994
Skills
- Clinical operations management
- Strategic planning
- Financial expertise
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Staff management
Certification
Current RN WA State License & BLS/ACLS Exp 12/2027
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager Medical Oncology
Peacehealth United General Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
RN Transfer Center Coordinator
Peace Health SJMC
08.2021 - 08.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager PCC/CCU
Skagit Regional Health
11.2019 - 08.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager PCC/CCU
Skagit Regional Health
11.2018 - 11.2019
PACU/Admissions Staff RN
Providence Regional Everett Medical Center
03.2016 - 11.2018
ICU, ER, House Charge RN
Peace Health United General Medical Center
01.2009 - 02.2017
CCU Staff RN
Providence Regional Everett Medical Center
08.2006 - 09.2016
Staff RN
Skagit Valley Hospital
02.2004 - 03.2007
ICU Staff RN
Virginia Mason Medical Center
11.1998 - 01.2006
Staff RN
Providence Yakima Medical Center
08.1997 - 11.1998
MBA - Health Administration
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing
Seattle Community College