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Tammy Carson

Poolville

Summary

Board-certified registered nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing Administration brings over eight years of clinical expertise and a proven track record in team mentorship and performance improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to optimize patient outcomes through strategic leadership and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to empowering nursing staff by fostering professional development and enhancing operational performance in fast-paced healthcare settings. Aiming to contribute to organizational success by implementing evidence-based practices that drive quality care and improve patient satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Nurse

Texas Health Southwest (THSW)
01.2017 - Current
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized care plans and ensure continuity of care
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold compliance with safety and quality standards
  • Provide leadership and unit oversight in a high acuity setting
  • Coordinate patient flow, manage admissions and discharges, and prioritize individualized, evidence-based care
  • Mentor and precept new graduate nurses through the entity residency program
  • Assess staffing needs and patient acuity; reassign personnel to maintain safe care ratios
  • Act as liaison between nurses, providers, and allied teams for cohesive care planning
  • Lead or support audits for Stroke and Heart Failure patients; contribute to quality and safety initiatives
  • Implement unit-based improvements through data analysis and evidence-based practice
  • Deliver staff education on AED use and Rapid Response as part of the NCAP initiative
  • Charge Nurse
  • Unit-Based Council Chair (2020)
  • Peer Review Committee Member
  • EPIC CareConnect One Super User
  • Electronic Telemetry Strip Super User
  • CAUTI Prevention Presenter
  • NGT Insertion Validator – Annual Skills Fair
  • Preceptor – Texas Health Nurse Residency Program
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Delegated tasks to nursing support staff as appropriate, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and optimal patient care.

Clinical Instructor

Weatherford College
01.2021 - Current
  • Deliver clinical instruction to RN students in the associate degree program
  • Design and assign clinical rotations based on student learning goals
  • Evaluate student performance in alignment with Texas Nurse Practice Act standards
  • Mentored students in professional development, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Supervised students during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while promoting patient safety and quality care delivery.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
08.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
05.2018

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX
05.2017

Skills

  • Student supervision
  • Clinical oversight
  • Clinical leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Care coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff scheduling
  • Quality improvement
  • Rapport building
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • ACLS / BLS
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
  • ANCC Medical-Surgical Board Certified (RN-BC)
  • Nurse Executive Board Certified (NE-BC) – in progress
  • NCAP RN-IV

Timeline

Clinical Instructor

Weatherford College
01.2021 - Current

Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Nurse

Texas Health Southwest (THSW)
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Weatherford College

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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