Tamika Stinson
Cibolo,Tx
Summary
Retired Army Nurse with 29 Years military experience. 11 Years as a Registered Nurse, 6 Years Medical/Surgical/Telemetry/Pediatric/ as well as behavior health and mother baby over flow. 5 Years as Perioperative Nurse, 24 months as a travel nurse
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
ECU Health Duplin
12.2023 - Current
- Expedited patient admission process through efficient assessment, evaluation, and documentation of health history and current condition.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Reduced surgery delays by efficiently preparing operating room with necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Initiated prompt interventions for any identified complications or concerns during pre-op period, effectively preventing delays in surgical procedures.
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Paris Regional Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Interviewing patients pre-operatively assuring, proper consent is signed, and correct procedure documented, and that th patient understands procedure
- Monitored surgical environment during General, Gynecological, Orthopedic, Podiatry, Robotic, Vascular, Urological and Plastics procedures, as well as anticipated surgeons need
- In charge of adding surgical cases to schedule.
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Reading Tower Health
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Monitoring patient conditions during surgery
- Managed nursing care in the operating room to maintain a safe and comfortable environment
- Assured all consents are accurate and signed
- Anticipated surgical needs in General, Vascular, Robotic, Gynecological, Urological, Podiatry, and Plastics specialties
- Processed Specimens accurately.
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Providence Memorial
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained safe environment in the operating room in specialties such as General surgery, Urology, GYN, orthopedics, Robotics, podiatry, Oral Surgery
- Working with patients prior to surgery to complete paperwork, and help answer questions or calm fears about surgery
- Educating patients on best practices for recovery, including pain management and keeping wounds clean.
Travel Nurse Operating Room
St Mary's (Paley Institute)
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Care to patients with bone and joint conditions, from minor fractures to the most complicated limb or spine deformities
- Ensure patient safety throughout the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phase
- Managing the overall nursing care in the operating room to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
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Providence memorial
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Provide Skilled Nursing services in the operating room to patients across the age spectrum
- Ensure patient safety throughout the pre-operative, operative, and post-operative phase
- Advocate for the patient and their families during a patient's most vulnerable and critical time
- Provide care within the laws of the BON and licensure, follow guidelines to follow HIPPA, and rules under Medicare/Medicaid and private insurance companies.
Perioperative Nurse
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, US Army
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Exhibited critical reasoning and decision making while conducting over 1200 hours of direct patient care
- Operated the da Vinci Robot with over 50 cases
- Served as Charge Nurse coordinated patient flow, ensured adequate staffing, and assigned staff to perspective Operating rooms
- Participated in the Unit Practice Counsel reviewing multiple practices and processes resulting in recommendations for improved patient care practices and updated SOP's.
Medical Surgical Nurse
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Served as Clinical Charge/Staff Nurse on a 23-bed Multi-Service Unit in a 42-bed Community Hospital
- Became Officer in charge directing, supervising and delegating duties for 38 personnel
- Managed a 24-hour nursing schedule for 38 staff members
- Planned and coordinated a comprehensive evidenced based program for a clinical staff of 250 military and civilian personnel
- Subject matter expert for the Workload Management System for Nursing Internet (WMSNi) overseeing orientation and training for 60 personnel
- Infusion Nurse, Initiated and maintained intravenous line and tubing, administering medication and fluid therapy educating patients on IV-line maintenance and treatments.
Trauma Surgical Nurse
Brooke Army Medical Center
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Charge Nurse/Clinical Staff Nurse on a 26 bed Medical-Surgical Trauma Unit in a 425 bed, Level 1 Trauma Regional Medical Center
- Assisted in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of departmental performance improvement and patient safety programs
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patients ranging from adolescents to geriatric
- Coordinated with physicians, nursing personnel, ancillary services, and administrative personnel to ensure comprehensive patient care, taught, discharged planning and follow up services are provided.
Medical Evacuation Supervisor/Flight Medic
7307th Medical Exercise Support Battalion
12.2006 - 02.2011
- Evaluated 20 units including 3 Ambulance Company's during Joint Readiness training command exercise
- Coached and mentored individuals and units and provided input after exercises to further elevate unit readiness
- Physical Security Supervisor, developed Standard Operation Procedures
- Develops and publishes unit training calendar and schedules; forecasts and secures training resources to include training sites; develops and maintains all training records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX02.2013
Skills
- Quality Nursing Care Clinical & Communication Skills Invoice Processing and Budgeting Team Leadership Medical Team Collaboration JACHO & HIPPAA Standards Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse
Certification
- Licensed RN
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Suicide Prevention
Other Military Service
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Medical Technician, Sept-2001 - Dec 2006
- Army Reserves 1999-Sept 2001
- United States Navy reserve Jan 1994 - 1999
- United States Navy Feb1992 - Nov 1994
Volunteer Experience
- Project Cool (for elderly)
- Meals on Wheels
Timeline
Travel Nurse
ECU Health Duplin
12.2023 - Current
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Paris Regional Hospital
07.2023 - Current
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Reading Tower Health
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Nurse Operating Room
Providence Memorial
09.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Nurse Operating Room
St Mary's (Paley Institute)
05.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Nurse Operating Room
Providence memorial
03.2022 - 05.2022
Perioperative Nurse
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, US Army
05.2018 - 10.2021
Medical Surgical Nurse
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2018
Trauma Surgical Nurse
Brooke Army Medical Center
07.2013 - 05.2016
Medical Evacuation Supervisor/Flight Medic
7307th Medical Exercise Support Battalion
12.2006 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
- Licensed RN
- Advance Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Suicide Prevention
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