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Tammy Bailey
Stacy,MN
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Summary
Registered Nurse with 26 years of experience spanning surgical oncology, breast cancer care, and acute rehabilitation at Allina Health Abbott Northwestern Hospital. I help complex medical patients achieve optimal outcomes through expert assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Certified Rehabilitation RN (CRRN) with proven leadership in charge nursing and precepting roles.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology
Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI)
Minneapolis, MN
07.2020 - 04.2026
- Primary triage nurse for surgical oncology patients at AHCI Abbott Northwestern Hospital with colorectal, prostate, bladder, esophageal, gastric, liver, pancreas, melanoma, and sarcoma cancers
- Supported Interventional Radiologists providers in an outpatient clinic setting at AHCI Abbott Northwestern Hospital and provided pre-op instructions during consultations
- Provided pre-op and post-op instructions for multiple surgeries and procedures, while supporting a variety of surgeons in a complex surgical oncology clinic.
- Set up and assisted with clinic procedures, including flexible sigmoidoscopies, anoscopies, cystoscopies, and prostate biopsies.
- Coordinated care with high-risk cancer and cancer pain providers
- Collaborated closely with a colorectal nurse navigator to ensure ongoing cancer surveillance with imaging, labs, and procedures.
Registered Nurse
Piper Breast Center
Minneapolis, MN
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided care coordination for breast cancer and high-risk patients, collaborating with breast surgeons, imaging technicians, and radiologists.
- Assisted surgeons with breast and skin biopsies.
Registered Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
12.2000 - 08.2019
- Delivered primary nursing care for acute rehabilitation patients at Courage Kenny Institute, providing health education and family collaboration over 10 years.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary rehabilitation care for 38-bed acute rehab unit, managing patients with complex medical conditions including stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury.
- Recognized for identifying complications and determining appropriate tests or procedures.
- Provided excellent patient care with accurate assessments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as Charge Nurse, managing staff assignments, emergency situations, and conflict resolution.
- Experienced Preceptor, with training and orienting new nurses to the unit.
- Held a leadership role as MNA Representative in the Labor and Management Committee for six years.
Administrative Support Coordinator
Allina Medical Clinic
Richfield, MN
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Handled a broad range of administrative assistant duties, including referrals, medical records, receptionist responsibilities, switchboard operation, and appointment scheduling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of St. Catherine
St. Paul, MNAssociate Degree - Nursing
Normandale College
Bloomington, MNSkills
- Acute rehabilitation
- Cancer care
- Surgical oncology
- Clinical assessment
- Patient-centered care
- Health education
- Medication administration
- Central line management
- Cardiac monitor
- Dressing change
- Care coordination
- Infection prevention
- EPIC
- Excel
- Telehealth platforms
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient outcomes optimization
- Evidence-based practice (EBP)
- Critical thinking
Certification
- MN Registered Nurse License, Current
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN), 2003 - Current
- Certified Public Health Nurse, 2000 - Current
- CRRN
- PHN
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology
Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI)
07.2020 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse
Piper Breast Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
12.2000 - 08.2019
Administrative Support Coordinator
Allina Medical Clinic
01.1996 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of St. Catherine
Associate Degree - Nursing
Normandale College