Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Hi, I’m
Tammy Alvarado
New Carlisle,IN
Summary
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
St Joseph Medical Center Mishawaka Indiana
RN Staff Nurse
02.2004 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Gained experience in several nursing positions including pre/post CCL/IR, Infusion Center, PCU, ICU, Supervision.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Provided exceptional care and customer service to patients and their families for over 25 years.
Education
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, IN
Associate of Science from Nursing
08.1995
University Overview
Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, IN
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.1995
University Overview
Purdue University - North CentralWestville, IN
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
05.1990
University Overview
Skills
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Infection Control Measures
- EPIC EMR
- IV Starts and Management
- Intakes and Discharges
- Charting and Documentation
- Patient Education
- Confidentiality and HIPPA
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Dispensing Medications
- Patient Care Assessment
Certification
BLS and ACLS Certified.
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center Mishawaka Indiana
02.2004 - Current
Valparaiso University
Associate of Science from Nursing
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Purdue University - North Central
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
BLS and ACLS Certified.
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