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Tammy Bradshaw

Cambridge,MD

Summary

Compassionate Case Nurse Manager offering 9+ months of experience working with patients and families to facilitate smooth transitions following discharge from medical facilities. Committed to working collaboratively with health plan, leadership and department coordinators to achieve highest quality of patient satisfaction. Well-versed in developing individualized care plans and advocating patient welfare.

Patient-oriented Nurse with 15+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and ICU/Tele department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Manager

CareFirst BCBS
11.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated and analyzed sustainable person-centered care plans involving internal and external providers.
  • Facilitated assessment of individual physiological, psychological, financial, cultural and family situation and coordinated social services to address individual and family needs.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

Case Manager

Amedisys Home Health
Cambridge, MD
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed on average 6 to 10 patients per day with driving to each patient's home for care needs.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.

Staff Nurse

University Of Maryland Shore Regional Health
Cambridge, MD
07.2006 - 04.2021
  • Managed 4 to 5 patients daily, while also serving as charge nurse.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Bachelor of Science - Business

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD
05.2006

Skills

  • EMR / EHR
  • Documentation Proficiency
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Assessments

Timeline

Care Manager

CareFirst BCBS
11.2021 - Current

Case Manager

Amedisys Home Health
05.2021 - 11.2021

Staff Nurse

University Of Maryland Shore Regional Health
07.2006 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Science - Business

Wilmington University

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Chesapeake College
Tammy Bradshaw