Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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RegisteredNurse

Tammi Chase

Mobile,AL

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 20 years of experience delivering exceptional care to preoperative patients. Knowledgeable about preoperative requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

USA Health System
10.2023 - Current
  • Starting and maintaining IV.
  • Administering preop medications .
  • Ensuring all paperwork and testing are complete and that permission for surgery has been given.
  • Documenting a thorough health history, allergies and any other pertinent medical information in the EMR.
  • Communicationg with other members of the healthcare team.
  • Complying with HIPAA

Preop Registered Nurse

Ascension Healthcare
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Pre-op Registred Nurse

Ascension Health Care
02.2023 - 10.2023

-Preparing patients for surgery by assuring all required paperwork and testing are complete and that permission for surgery and anesthesia has been given.

-Educating patients about their surgery, including what to expect and how to prepare for recovery.

-Assessing and evaluating patient's physical and emotional needs.

-Completing thorough documentation of home medications, allergies and other relevant medical information.

-Complying with HIPAA .

-Starting and maintaining IV's and administering preop meds.

Travel Preop Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Starting and monitoring IVs.
  • Performing pre-operative instructions and explanations of patients rights and procedures
  • Assessing, identifying,solving nursing care and pre-operative problems whether abnormal lab work, surgical clearance or informed consent

Preop Registered Nurse

Infirmary Health Systems
12.2007 - 09.2021
  • Pre-op assessment and care (obtain vital signs, instructions and explanations of expectations, provide comfort)
  • Updated patient charts with accurate history and medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • IV management; starting IV and maintaining assess
  • Obtaining diagnostic testing reports and making MD aware of any abnormalities.
  • Phlebotomy
  • Administration of medications and assessing for adverse reactions
  • Assure history and physical and informed consent are complete and on chart

Pre- and Post-procedure Registered Nurse

Vascular Center Of Mobile
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Pre- and post care of angiogram patients with and without interventions.
  • Starting and maintaining IV Assess
  • Prepping procedure site.
  • Administering ordered medications
  • Monitoring of conscious sedated patients.
  • Removal of femoral sheaths and maintaining manual pressure on femoral site until hemostasis achieved.
  • Monitoring bedrest
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Discharge of patients and scheduling follow-up appointment.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Infirmary Health Systems
05.2003 - 12.2007
  • Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
  • Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
  • Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in [Type] unit.
  • Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
  • Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Bookkeeper

Ingram's Fast Foods
12.1982 - 10.2002
  • Monitored, verified and approved invoices and reviewed balances to assess balance sheet for variances.
  • Posted daily receipts and payments.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
  • Supported operations by filing documents and managing data.
  • Entered financial information and payments to guarantee accurate and on-time payments for employees and vendors.
  • Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
05.2003

High School Diploma -

Selma High School
Selma, AL
05.1984

Skills

  • BLS certification
  • ACLS certification
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • HIPAA Compliance

Timeline

Registered Nurse

USA Health System
10.2023 - Current

Preop Registered Nurse

Ascension Healthcare
02.2023 - 10.2023

Pre-op Registred Nurse

Ascension Health Care
02.2023 - 10.2023

Travel Preop Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 11.2022

Pre- and Post-procedure Registered Nurse

Vascular Center Of Mobile
08.2018 - 11.2020

Preop Registered Nurse

Infirmary Health Systems
12.2007 - 09.2021

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Infirmary Health Systems
05.2003 - 12.2007

Bookkeeper

Ingram's Fast Foods
12.1982 - 10.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

University of Mobile

High School Diploma -

Selma High School
Tammi Chase