Tamika Thomas-Magee
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a degree in Advanced Practice Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN) with RN specialty experience in Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, Multi-Organ Transplant, Medical-Surgical ICU, PACU, and some Cath Lab nursing experience. Knowledge of cardiac medication administration and management.
Academic background includes a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Administration.
Focused Clinical Director with a background spent overseeing budget, personnel and regulatory concerns. A highly collaborative leader with skills in assigning caseloads, participating in meetings with clinical staff and ensuring that facility policies are observed. Offering exemplary communication and organizational skills.
Problem-solving Clinical Director qualified to manage health regulations, perform patient care and further motivate talented staff. Enthusiastic professional with background affecting positive patient outcomes, finding creative solutions to administrative issues and interacting with diverse personalities.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Clinical Services-Nurse Practitioner
New Orleans Health Center-PPGC
12.2016 - Current
- Assess the physical and/or mental health status of clients through eliciting and recording complete health and social history
- Perform physical examinations, laboratory tests and interpret information collected in health assessment and evaluate health care provided and modify as needed
- Provide general health supervision, counseling and education to women throughout the life cycle
- Provide medical exam to males in reference to STD exams, IM injections of antibiotics and other appropriate medications.
- Participated in nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
- Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
- Coached and trained newly hired employees so that each understood job responsibilities and requirements of positions.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Advanced Practice Nurses personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Represented organization at all community events, answering questions, providing details and giving informative presentations.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jennifer Garret
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Provides general medical care to patients in family practice clinic under the direction of physician: Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs
- Record physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition
- Prescribe drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Provided patient-centered care in variety of clinical settings.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Family Nurse Practitioner-Clinical Manager
Healthcare Clinic/Walgreens
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Works collaboratively with MD and other disciplines to provide episodic and chronic care, screening, and education to our Healthcare Clinic patients
- Support and follow the most current evidence-based guidelines of practice in providing quality patient care
- Responsible for the direct supervision of support staff and providers in two clinics.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
- Handled job duties for staff members which were unavailable or out of office.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions and employed active listening to determine best care.
- Participated in nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
- Maintained clinic's records and files, utilizing proper techniques to keep patient data confidential.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Evergreen Life Services
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Works collaboratively with MD and other disciplines to provide health promotion, health maintenance and sick-care to residential individuals
- Provide nursing and medical services to the clients, diagnose and manage acute, episodic and chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Ochsner-Kenner Regional
09.2009 - 10.2012
- Staff Med-Surgical ICU RN responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care
- Administration of medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice
- Serves as a preceptor for new employees.
Registered Nurse
NHO Staffing Agency
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Served as an ICU/CCU/PACU/Cath Lab RN at needed hospitals in the metro and surrounding area
- Duties include performing assessments, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in above units.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
10.2004 - 08.2005
- Staff Med-Surgical ICU RN responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care
- Administration of medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice
- Reason for leaving due to hospital closure after Hurricane Katrina.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2021
MSN - MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
Loyola University
New Orleans, Louisiana05.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
William Carey College
New Orleans, Louisiana01.2002
Skills
- Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, superior communication, and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals
- Clinical Supervision
- Performance Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Clinical Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
- Active Listening
- Healthcare Management
- Decision Making
- Team Building
- Change Management
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Safety
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Quality Improvement
- Policy Implementation
- Effective Communication
- Project Management
- HIPAA
- Clinical Instruction
- Clinical Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Records Management
- Community Outreach Programs
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Patient Relations
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Epic Systems
- Policy and Program Development
- Risk Management
- Process Implementation
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Nursing Operations Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Heartsaver CPR AED
Accomplishments
- Participated as a member of the Clinical Advisory Board.
- Supervised team of 3-4 Advanced Practice Nurses.
- Precepted over 25 Student Advanced Practice Nurses and Medical Students.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of clinical service expansion.
Accreditations
BLS
References
References excellent and available upon request.
Affiliations
- Member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)-Certification, 08/2025
- Member of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Holistic Health Ministry
Additional Information
Clinical Instructor-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Tulane University School of Medicine 2018-2020
Provided educational opportunities for future physician leaders
Publication and Presentations
Thomas-Mage, T. (2021). Implementation Strategies to Increase Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Awareness and Willingness to Use. Poster Presentation. Loyola University New Orleans,
New Orleans, Louisiana, April 2021.
Awards
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, 04/12
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services-Nurse Practitioner
New Orleans Health Center-PPGC
12.2016 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jennifer Garret
05.2015 - 12.2016
Family Nurse Practitioner-Clinical Manager
Healthcare Clinic/Walgreens
11.2013 - 05.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
Evergreen Life Services
11.2012 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse
Ochsner-Kenner Regional
09.2009 - 10.2012
Registered Nurse
NHO Staffing Agency
10.2005 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
10.2004 - 08.2005
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Practice
Loyola University New Orleans
MSN - MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
Loyola University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
William Carey College
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