Tamia N. Prather
Kenosha,WI
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented newly licensed Registered Nurse with over 20 years of hands-on experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in acute care, long-term care, and rehabilitation settings. Proven ability to deliver safe, evidence-based care while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
Primrose Retirement Community
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Designing and implemented personalized care plans for residents keep their independence.
- Followed policies and procedures that maintained compliance with state regulations while ensuring safety for all residents.
- Cultivated a positive work environment by fostering open communication, collaboration, and respect among all team members.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community residents and their family to build trust and rapport.
- Completed health and care evaluations to determine the level of care required for the residents.
LPN, Medical Operations Supervisor
CSL Plasma
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Recruit, hire and train all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Develop and update policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Determine donor suitability using the Medical Staff Reference.
- Perform Physicals on donors.
- Monitor and inspect staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both donors and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Perform venipuncture for plasma collection.
- Complete SOPs per company policy.
LPN, Nurse Unit Manager
Willowcrest Health Services
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Developed and followed resident care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated resident charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
LPN, Nurse Unit Manager
The Bay At Sheridan
04.2014 - 11.2018
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Vaccinated resdients to protect from Covid 19, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Conducted resdient assessments and developed treatment plans.
LPN
Claridge House Nursing Home
10.2006 - 05.2014
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
RN, Associate of Applied Science -
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI08-2025
LPN, Technical Diploma -
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI06.2003
High School Diploma -
Washington Park High School
Racine, WI06.1993
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Team building
- Professionalism
Timeline
Health and Wellness Director
Primrose Retirement Community
10.2023 - 08.2024
LPN, Medical Operations Supervisor
CSL Plasma
03.2022 - 10.2023
LPN, Nurse Unit Manager
Willowcrest Health Services
11.2018 - 03.2022
LPN, Nurse Unit Manager
The Bay At Sheridan
04.2014 - 11.2018
LPN
Claridge House Nursing Home
10.2006 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Washington Park High School
RN, Associate of Applied Science -
Gateway Technical College
LPN, Technical Diploma -
Gateway Technical College