Tammy Penman
Brilliant,OH
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient education, chronic disease management, and critical thinking. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care plans and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
Bridgeport, OH
10.2010 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in dialysis treatment settings, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance with therapy regimens.
- Monitored vital signs and laboratory results, promptly addressing changes in patient conditions.
- 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.
Travel Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure environments.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized interventions based on severity.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide high-quality care for diverse patient populations, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in various stages of illness or injury severity.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills during rapid response situations, ensuring swift interventions for life-saving measures.
Registered Nurse
Weirton Medical Center
Weirton, WV
01.2003 - 10.2010
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and recovery.
- Assessed and triaged patients efficiently, prioritizing critical cases for immediate intervention.
- Mentored new nursing staff, enhancing their skills in emergency response and patient management techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided critical care in fast-paced emergency department settings, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity Medical Center Hospital
Steubenville, OH
09.1993 - 01.2003
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity during care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Education
Nursing
Trinity Health System School of Nursing
Steubenville, OH12-2002
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Jefferson Technical College
Steubenville, OH05-1993
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient management
- Family education
- Lab result interpretation
- Chronic disease management
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2010 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
08.2010 - 10.2010
Registered Nurse
Weirton Medical Center
01.2003 - 10.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trinity Medical Center Hospital
09.1993 - 01.2003
Nursing
Trinity Health System School of Nursing
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Jefferson Technical College