Tammy Basham
Azle,TX
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in Internal Medicine, Geriatric and Med Surg patient care with 25 years experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bureau Of Prisons
Fort Worth, TX
12.2007 - 10.2018
- Monitored, assessed, and documented inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Provided nursing care to inmates with acute, chronic, and terminal illnesses.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration by policy.
- Developed treatment plans based on assessments of patients' physical and psychological needs, and provided follow-up care as necessary.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Worked closely with Case Management, Dietary, Physician, and Corrections to provide specialized care to palliative and terminal inmates.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Instructed Bureau of Prison staff in CPR and defibrillator use, under the American Red Cross annually.
- Detail coordinator of the Inmate Nursing Assistant Program to provide supplemental ADL support to chronically ill inmates. Responsible for hiring, firing, scheduling, and education.
- Provided safety and security of staff and inmates in the institution or on medical trips.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
Traveling Nurse
Nurse Finders Agency
Fort Worth, TX
04.2006 - 11.2007
- Documented nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- We prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physicians during the examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine a diagnosis.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Tutor Find
08-2024
Licensed Vocational Nursing
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX12-1999
High School Diploma -
China Spring High School
China Spring, TX05-1991
Skills
- Texas Licensed Practical Nurse
- Patient Evaluations, Assessments, and Triage
- Preparing Individualized Care Plans
- Chronic Disease Prevention, Management, and Education
- Medication Administration
- Inpatient Care, Indirect Patient Care and Hospice
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Medical Records Management and Audit
- Wound Care Management and Monitoring
- Behavioral Health Assessment and Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Multidisciplinary Care Team
Accomplishments
- Received the Healthcare Professional of the Quarter from the Bureau of Prisons in 2013.
Timeline
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Bureau Of Prisons
12.2007 - 10.2018
Traveling Nurse
Nurse Finders Agency
04.2006 - 11.2007
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Tutor Find
Licensed Vocational Nursing
McLennan Community College
High School Diploma -
China Spring High School
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