Tammy Busby
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Support needs of every patient with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. South Carolina-licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills.
Skilled nursing professional with strong background in patient care and team leadership. Proven ability to manage healthcare teams and ensure high standards of care. Adept at coordinating with medical staff, adapting to changing needs, and prioritizing patient outcomes. Known for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Family Health Center, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and reducing healthcare-associated risks or complications.
- Streamlined nursing processes by incorporating technology into daily documentation, medication administration, and patient monitoring tasks.
- Promoted patient safety by consistently adhering to infection control protocols and advocating for best practices within the interdisciplinary team.
- Recognized for consistently demonstrating strong clinical judgment, technical competence, and dedication to providing exceptional patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance and mentorship to foster professional growth and development.
- Measured and recorded weight, height, body temperature and blood pressure for average of [20-25] patients per day.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients'' needs were met, their rights respected, and their concerns addressed promptly.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results and seamless coordination of care among healthcare providers.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining a strong focus on individualized care.
- Contributed to positive clinical environment through active participation in staff meetings, committee work, and ongoing professional education opportunities.
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to [20] to [25] patients per day in [80]-bed unit.
Clinical Nurse
Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Collaborated with providers on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health
01.2016 - 05.2020
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee floor coverage and flow
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the attention of physicians
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and accessing treatments
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing assistants to develop professional expertise
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheostomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
- Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes
- Coordinated nursing care on a unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to [25] to [30] patients per day in [100]-bed unit.
Retail Department Manager
JCPenney
05.1993 - 10.2011
- Managed approximately 20-25 incoming calls, emails per day from customers.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Denmark Technical College
Denmark, SC07.2012
Skills
- Vital signs documentation
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Family Health Center, Inc.
10.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
PruittHealth
08.2021 - 09.2022
Clinical Nurse
Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center
05.2020 - 08.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Health
01.2016 - 05.2020
Retail Department Manager
JCPenney
05.1993 - 10.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Denmark Technical College
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