TAMMY Avena
Athens
Summary
Accomplished nursing professional with 32 years of experience in clinical and leadership roles, including Nursing Supervisor and Charge Nurse. Brings advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership, and sound judgment in complex healthcare settings. Committed to patient-centered care, operational excellence, and continuous quality improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR NEUROSURGERY
THE KIRKLIN CLINIC AT UAB
10.2018 - Current
- CONTACT: DANIELLE THOMASON (205) 801-7400
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment protocols in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Served as a liaison between patients, providers, insurers, and community resources to ensure optimal service delivery throughout the continuum of care.
- Conducted regular assessments of care delivery effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, enhancing patient access to services and reducing wait times.
- Coordinated patient care activities to ensure seamless communication among healthcare providers.
CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST
UAB-HEALTH INFORMATICS DEPT.
10.2013 - 10.2018
- CONTACT: MARQUETTA BARRON (205) 996-6175
- Reviewed patient medical records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, bridging the gap between clinical care and coding
- Queried physicians to clarify, add, or improve documentation to ensure it fully represented the care provided and the patient's true acuity.
- Ensured that documentation supported accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, which affect hospital reimbursements.
- Training nurses and doctors on proper, high-quality documentation practices.
- mortality
NURSING SUPERVISOR NEUROLOGY/NEUROSURGERY
UAHSF-THE KIRKLIN CLINIC
02.2011 - 10.2013
- CONTACT: WYVERN WALLACE (205) 801-8714
- Interviewed, hired, instructed, and mentored employees and promoted a high level of care quality to patients.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Led performance evaluations for nursing personnel, fostering professional development and accountability.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among nursing staff, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
REGISTERED NURSE: IMAGING
UAHSF-THE KIRKLIN CLINIC
04.2008 - 02.2011
- CONTACT: BETH WINNINGHAM (205) 801-7492
- Cared for patients undergoing diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound) or interventional procedures, such as biopsies.
- Prepared patients by explaining procedures, managing sedation and contrast media, monitoring vital signs during imaging, and providing post-procedure care
- Started peripheral IV lines, administered medications, including sedation and analgesics
- Monitored for adverse reactions to contrast or sedation. Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary. and provided discharge instructions to the patient and family
- Developed radiology policies and procedures and conducted procedural competencies for staff
- Was a member of the Nurse Stat team that would provide immediate care for sudden patient deterioration to stabilize patients until they could be transported to a higher level of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama01.1993
Advanced Degree -
Fort Payne High School
Fort Payne, Alabama01.1989
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical problem-solving
- Consistent reliability
- Excellent communication
- Effective time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computerized charting
- Patient health education
- Patient care
- Effective multitasking
- Strong organizational abilities
Certification
ALABAMA BOARD OF NURSING Registered Nurse Licensure Number: 1-071309 Expires: December 31, 2026
ACLS Certification
Expires: October 21, 2026
HOBBIES
Reading, Exercising, Going to concerts, Going to the beach
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
THE KIRKLIN CLINIC AT UAB Clinical Nurse Excellence Award May, 2009
CONTACT
- PHONE: 256-996-3076
- EMAIL: katieabbbi@yahoo.com
Timeline
CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR NEUROSURGERY
THE KIRKLIN CLINIC AT UAB
10.2018 - Current
CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST
UAB-HEALTH INFORMATICS DEPT.
10.2013 - 10.2018
NURSING SUPERVISOR NEUROLOGY/NEUROSURGERY
UAHSF-THE KIRKLIN CLINIC
02.2011 - 10.2013
REGISTERED NURSE: IMAGING
UAHSF-THE KIRKLIN CLINIC
04.2008 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
The University of Alabama
Advanced Degree -
Fort Payne High School