Tamika Hampton
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Senior RN House Supervisor who embodies leadership, accountability, and a relentless commitment to quality. Well respected staff leader, trainer, and facilitator who thrives in a fast paced environment, maintains a smooth clinical operational flow with optimal communications in all areas/units, and possesses an unwavering dedication to patient safety and satisfaction while adhering to all regulatory standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
East Jefferson General Hospital
Metairie, LA
03.2023 - Current
House Supervisor
Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
01.2021 - Current
- Serves as a role model and resource, demonstrating excellent communication and interactive skills, with all encountered in the performance of job duties
- Exhibits professionalism in all situations and interactions
- Demonstrates successful and effective problem-solving skills and techniques to enhance and efficiently manage financial and human resources to meet the needs of patients and staff, throughout the facility
- Plays an active role in insuring a safe working and patient care environment in accordance with established guidelines and policies
- Demonstrates clinical expertise
- Supports and promotes quality patient-focused care, appropriate application of the nursing process and proactive patient advocacy
- Encourages staff to pursue valuable educational opportunities, as available
- Serves as the first-line representative for the Division of Nursing and Hospital Administration
- Investigates customer service issues and participates in resolution and improvement
Charge Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Train and supervise medical staff and float pools (5 to 14 employees) for a 46-bed Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit; educate/inform patients and family members on treatment plans and protocols from admission through discharge
- Address and resolve any patient or staff issues; maintain uniformity and consistency of all clinical practices
- Perform monthly chart audits; work closely with staffing and administration to staff the unit, perform daily audits on central lines, Foley catheters, fall risk, telemetry audits, charge nurse report, daily staffing assignments, and a weekly narcotics audit of the Omni cell
- Accountable for day-to-day medical assessments; maintain records/files for medications, discharge planning, and other attention items for optimal healthcare services
- Plan and implement nursing care needs for patients before, during, and after surgical processes
- Administer prescribed medication, monitor vital signs, and apply dressings as ordered
- Record/monitor patients' vitals and conditions; complete other duties as required for positive healthcare outcomes
- Set-up the Covid19 unit when the pandemic hit; work side-by-side with hundreds of Covid19 patients
Staff Field Nurse
Interim Home Health Care and Egan Home Health Care
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Home Healthcare Services Providers
- Responsible for day-to-day medical assessments of assigned patients; monitored vital signs, recorded/updated clinical records, and applied dressings as prescribed
- Planned and implemented nursing care treatment plans and protocols for patients before, during, and after surgical processes
- Certified to administer chemotherapy drugs, as well as Bi-Vad and L-Vad certifications
- Kept patients and family members apprised of all treatment plans, protocols, and adjustments
- Home Healthcare Services Providers
School Nurse
Harriet Tubman Charter School
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Private School
- Managed school clinical office and provided healthcare services to all students; provided referrals to community health center as warranted
- Planned, coordinated, and facilitated special healthcare programs and services in partnership with the school administration and medical authority
- Provided medication administration and compliance; counseled students on good health habits
- Established nursing policies/procedures for daily operations, as well as to meet any emergent needs
- Supervised and coordinated immunization compliance and maintained health records for students
- Collaborated with school personnel on ways to meet/sustain the social, emotional, and physical needs of students
- Trained school staff and educators on first aid/emergency procedures; aided in planning for special needs students
- Private School
Staff Nurse
Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: Regional Hospital
- Cared for patients and administered nursing treatment plans and protocols
- Performed medical assessments, disbursed medications, recorded vitals, and maintained health records
- Planned and implemented nursing care treatment plans and protocols for patients before, during, and after surgical processes
- Administered chemotherapy drugs as prescribed, as well as Bi-Vad and L-Vad certified
- Served as a valued resource liaison between patients, family members, doctors, advance practice nurses, and hospital services staff
- Performed relief charge nurse duties as needed; supervised staff and maintained clinical excellence
- Regional Hospital
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS08.2007
Skills
- Infection Control
- Nursing Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Medical Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Medical Equipment Proficiency
- Communications
- Policy Enforcement
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Tracking
- Monitoring
- Excellent IV Skills
- Follow-Up
- Time Management
- Resource Management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
East Jefferson General Hospital
03.2023 - Current
House Supervisor
Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
01.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse
West Jefferson Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
Staff Field Nurse
Interim Home Health Care and Egan Home Health Care
01.2014 - 01.2016
School Nurse
Harriet Tubman Charter School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Staff Nurse
Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Carey University