Tammy Barnes
Fremont,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health/Trinity
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Psychiatric Nurse
Hackley Behavioral Health
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Hospice Nurse
Heart Of The Rockies
03.2012 - 10.2017
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Psychiatric Nurse
State Of Colorado
04.2006 - 03.2016
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
EMT-Intermediate
Chaffee County EMS
05.2003 - 03.2010
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication, and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO08.2004
No Degree - EMT
Colorado Mountain College
Buena Vista03.2003
No Degree - Dental Radiography
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.1991
High School Diploma -
St. Louis High School
Saint Louis, MI06.1987
Skills
- Disease Management Programs
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Screening
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Medication Distribution
- Mental Health Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emergency Procedures
- Intravenous Therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Health/Trinity
10.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Nurse
Hackley Behavioral Health
08.2018 - 12.2022
Hospice Nurse
Heart Of The Rockies
03.2012 - 10.2017
Psychiatric Nurse
State Of Colorado
04.2006 - 03.2016
EMT-Intermediate
Chaffee County EMS
05.2003 - 03.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Trinidad State Junior College
No Degree - EMT
Colorado Mountain College
No Degree - Dental Radiography
Ferris State University
High School Diploma -
St. Louis High School
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