Tamie Nelson
Janesville,Wisconsin
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 25 years of progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care Services
07.2014 - 03.2023
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures. Foley catheter care and dressing changes. Home based IV and oral medication administration.
Registered Nurse, ICU
SSM Health Janesville Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Beloit Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Registered Nurse
Cedar Crest
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
Registered Nurse
Mayo Health System Austin
06.1998 - 11.2011
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Associates Degree - Registered Nurse
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN06.1998
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN06.1994
Skills
- Critical Care
- Ventilator Care
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Diabetes Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Care Planning
- Epic EHR Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Certifications NIH, ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS, Pei-op 101 and Rapid Response Team Training, Hemodynamic Monitoring
- ELNEC Training (End-of-Life-Care)
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Intakes and Discharges
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
SSM Health Janesville Hospital
06.2018 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Beloit Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Cedar Crest
08.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse
Maxim Health Care Services
07.2014 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
11.2011 - 06.2014
Registered Nurse
Mayo Health System Austin
06.1998 - 11.2011
Associates Degree - Registered Nurse
Riverland Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverland Community College
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