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Tammi Bernard

Bunkie,LA

Summary

Proven Licensed Practical Nurse with a track record of enhancing patient outcomes at Bunkie General Rural Clinic. Specializes in medication administration and compassionate care, significantly reducing hospital readmissions. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and patient relationship building, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance. Skilled in both direct patient care and effective family communication.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Private Duty
01.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Private Duty
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly to detect any changes in condition or health status.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing high-quality, personalized nursing care tailored to individual needs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans for each patient.
  • Ensured timely communication of relevant updates and concerns to families, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Managed medical emergencies efficiently, coordinating with emergency services and implementing appropriate interventions as needed.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bunkie General Rural Clinic
12.2006 - 03.2013
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.

Assistant

Private Assistant
03.2000 - 05.2010
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
  • Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.
  • Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets.
  • Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
  • Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined office operations for enhanced productivity with organized filing systems and task prioritization.
  • Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.
  • Collected and input timesheet data into automated accounting system and processed labor corrections.
  • Optimized resource usage by managing inventory levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment functionality.
  • Bolstered team morale through active listening skills that allowed colleagues to feel heard while sharing concerns or suggestions.
  • Reduced overhead costs with vigilant expense monitoring while maintaining a high standard of quality for materials or services utilized.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.

Private Nanny

Care Providers Svcs
04.2000 - 04.2005
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
  • Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
  • Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
  • Assisted with homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning in the children.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
  • Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Coordinated schedules between multiple families when working as a nanny share provider to ensure seamless childcare transitions throughout the week.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.

Teller

Hibernia National Bank
01.1989 - 03.2000
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Balanced cash drawers daily, identifying discrepancies and taking corrective actions as needed.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere in the branch by greeting customers warmly upon arrival and addressing them by name when possible.
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Managed high-volume transactions efficiently while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing for customers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate transaction processing.
  • Maintained cash drawer accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing effective cash handling practices.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through exceptional service, fostering loyalty and trust.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, courteousness, and a strong work ethic.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, collaboration, and open communication among staff members.
  • Pursued new retail and commercial account growth to enhance bank's market position.
  • Resolved escalated issues with customer transactions to facilitate improved process flow and encourage good customer relations.
  • Ensured a professional and welcoming atmosphere at all times by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and promoting adherence to dress code standards among staff members.
  • Evaluated employees' performance and offered recommendations for improvement to enhance operations efficiency.

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing

Cottonport Community College Ward Nash
Cottonport, LA
12.2006

High School Diploma -

Cottonport High School
Cottonport, LA
05.1986

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Vital signs
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Diabetes management
  • Family Communication
  • Documenting intake
  • Health Education
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Patient evaluations
  • EMR / EHR
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient relationship building
  • Care Planning
  • Patient triaging
  • ADL Assistance
  • Healthcare Software Proficiency
  • Patient Intake
  • Preventive Care
  • Caregiving skills
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Patient Management
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Mental Health Support
  • Medical Records Management
  • Outpatient Care
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Pediatric Care
  • Physiology Understanding
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Charting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Education
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • CPR/AED
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Infection Control
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient support
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Patient Observation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Quality Assessments
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Wound Dressing and Suturing
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
  • ICD-10
  • Medical examination
  • Performance monitoring
  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Administrative Functions

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Private Duty
01.2020 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Private Duty
03.2018 - 12.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bunkie General Rural Clinic
12.2006 - 03.2013

Private Nanny

Care Providers Svcs
04.2000 - 04.2005

Assistant

Private Assistant
03.2000 - 05.2010

Teller

Hibernia National Bank
01.1989 - 03.2000

LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing

Cottonport Community College Ward Nash

High School Diploma -

Cottonport High School

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