Tami LaSala AGACNP-BC
Rockford,IL
Summary
- Advanced Practice Nursing degree from University of Illinois-Chicago Graduate School of Nursing Strong ability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and coordinate time effectively Proven to communicate effectively in order to obtain optimal patient outcomes in addition to critical thinking in an emergency situation First and foremost, patients advocate
- Proven ability to assess, plan, and implement effective treatment plans. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to changing needs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Skilled healthcare professional with strong background in wound care. Adept at utilizing advanced wound care techniques and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Freeport Health Network
01.2017 - Current
- Admit, discharge, evaluate, consult and refer
- All inpatient management, physical and diagnostic exams and testing, differential diagnosis and treatment plans, medication management
- Order, interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests/procedures
Nephrology Nurse Practitioner- PRN
CardioRenalVision
01.2021 - Current
- PRN
- Provide early intervention of specialized skilled renal care to multiple Skilled Nursing, Assisted and Independent Living Facilities bridging the gap between hospital-based care and skilled nursing facilities.
- Assist facilities through direct collaboration with facility healthcare providers through onsite visits
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner- PRN
Freeport Health Network
01.2023 - Current
- PRN coverage of wound clinic, provided direct patient care to wounds to include debridement, wound vac applications, obtaining cultures, ordering antibiotics, diagnostics and all care directed to promote wound healing
- PRN coverage and certified in hyperbaric oxygenation therapy
Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Affiliated Surgeons of Rockford
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Inpatient management on vascular surgery service
- Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests/procedures
- Provide advanced counseling, health and patient education and advocacy
- Admit, discharge, evaluate consults and referrals
- Provide outpatient care in a clinic setting including physical and diagnostic exams and testing, differential diagnosis and treatment plans, postoperative exams, and medication management
- Consultation with medical staff and referrals to ancillary services
- NP core privileges at Rockford Health Systems and Swedish American Hospital
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Beloit Health System
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Inpatient management on cardiology service
- Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests/procedures
- Maintain patient records including progress notes
- Provide advanced counseling, health and patient education and advocacy
- Discharge summary- preform and dictate
- Consultation with medical staff and referrals to ancillary services
- NP core privileges
Rapid Response and Code Blue Team
Rockford Health System
01.2000 - 01.2013
- Responds and triages in-house emergencies and transfers patients to appropriate level of care
- Responds to all Code Blue emergencies in-house
Adult Critical Care Staff Nurse
Rockford Health System
01.1996 - 01.2013
- Registered nurse skilled in all aspects of supporting the critical adult patient.
- Comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic interventions and collaborative treatments
- Worked collaboratively with multiple health care disciplines to improve patient outcomes
- Code blue team member
- Assisted insertion and maintenance of invasive lines- arterial, triple lumen, Swan-Ganz, chest tubes, pacemakers, EVD’s, Ventrix, IABP, intubations; Technically proficient in all major ICU skills.
Education
AGACNP -
University of Illinois College of Nursing
Chicago, IL01.2013
BSN - undefined
Jacksonville University School of Nursing
Jacksonville, FL01.2008
ADN - undefined
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL01.1996
Skills
- Solid critical and clinical thinking
- Certified in HBO therapy
- Certified wound care
- Trained in negative pressure treatment evaluation and application
Accomplishments
· American Association of Critical Care Nursing
· Co-Speaker with Richard McLaughlin at 2013 Nursing Expo for “Asthma and COPD; New Trends in Medicine”
· Demonstrated digital block and toenail removal at AANP Las Vegas 2013
· Co-Author with Rich McLaughlin ACNP chapter in procedural text regarding thoracentesis published 2014
· Speaker at ACC conference at Swedish American Hospital to new nursing staff on Vascular Disease
Certification
- Certified Critical care Nurse (CCRN) 2000 to 2010
- TNCC 2000 to 2008
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse Practitioner- PRN
Freeport Health Network
01.2023 - Current
Nephrology Nurse Practitioner- PRN
CardioRenalVision
01.2021 - Current
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Freeport Health Network
01.2017 - Current
Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Affiliated Surgeons of Rockford
01.2014 - 01.2016
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Beloit Health System
01.2013 - 01.2014
Rapid Response and Code Blue Team
Rockford Health System
01.2000 - 01.2013
Adult Critical Care Staff Nurse
Rockford Health System
01.1996 - 01.2013
BSN - undefined
Jacksonville University School of Nursing
ADN - undefined
Highland Community College
AGACNP -
University of Illinois College of Nursing