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
Kenosha, WI
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
Waukegan, IL
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
South Milwaukee, WI
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
Kenosha, WI
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
Kenosha, WI
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