Tammy Avants
Dover,AR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings. Expert in patient education, care coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient recovery and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital Encore
Bryant, Arkansas
09.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized treatment based on urgency.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Documented patient histories and treatment details in electronic records.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management.
- Managed emergency equipment and ensured readiness for critical situations.
- Communicated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective care delivery.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work according to physician orders.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse
Hastings Indian Hospital
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas
08.2008 - 06.2017
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information and treatment plans.
- Assisted in the management of cardiac devices and monitoring equipment functionality.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored the effectiveness of treatments and medications administered to patients.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, IVs, NG tubes, urinary catheters.
- Initiated appropriate interventions for acute changes in patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Maintained accurate medical records for all assigned patients using electronic medical record software.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate timely discharge of patients from hospital setting.
Registered Nurse
Conway Regional Medical Center
Conway, Arkansas
03.2003 - 09.2009
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered utilizing the electronic medical record system.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as X-rays or lab work according to physician orders.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Provided emotional support for patients during stressful times.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
Johnson County Regional Medical Center
Clarksville, Arkansas
06.2001 - 02.2003
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized treatment based on urgency.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures and health management.
- Managed emergency equipment and ensured readiness for critical situations.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Provided education to patients regarding disease prevention and home care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's Medical Center
Russellville, Arkansas
09.1999 - 05.2001
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in critical care settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team immediately.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in advanced life support procedures during medical emergencies in the ICU.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures in the unit regularly.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient.
- Provided care to a variety of complex medical and surgical patients.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR05-1998
High School Diploma -
Texico High School
Texico, NM05-1983
Skills
- Emergency triage
- Patient assessment
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Condition monitoring
- Cardiovascular care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Infection control
- Trauma nursing
- Neurological care
- Ventilator management
- Pediatric care
- Genitourinary care
- Respiratory care
- Integumentary care
- EKG interpretation
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Effective communication
- Basic life support
- Trauma nursing core course
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound dressing
Certification
- Registered Nursing License, Arkansas Board of Nursing, Issued..1998: R062960
- Registered Nursing License, Oklahoma Board of Nursing, Issued..2017: R0124088
- Trauma Nurse Core Coarse, AHH in Little Rock, AR: Issued 05/2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, AHH in Little Rock, AR: Issued 04/2027
- Basic Life Support, AHH in Little Rock, AR: Issued 04/2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHH in Little Rock, AR: Issued 06/2025
- The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification, AHH Encore, AR: Issued 04/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital Encore
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hastings Indian Hospital
09.2017 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Arkansas Heart Hospital
08.2008 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse
Conway Regional Medical Center
03.2003 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse
Johnson County Regional Medical Center
06.2001 - 02.2003
Registered Nurse
Saint Mary's Medical Center
09.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arkansas Tech University
High School Diploma -
Texico High School