Tammy Craig
Lubbock,TX
Summary
I am a dedicated RN Floor Nurse and Charge Nurse with a proven track record at University Medical Center, UMC, in delivering compassionate care and achieving patient wellness goals. The unit that I primarily work on is an Observation unit with 34 beds. I have been a nurse for 18 years. My approach significantly enhances patient recovery, with a focus on continuous improvement in healthcare outcomes. Patient-oriented Nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse and Charge Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
12.2011 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Established a compassionate environment by providing patients and families with psychological, emotional, and spiritual support.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Administered primary patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, and performing catheterizations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Established a compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2011 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choice Home Health and Hospice
07.2008 - 03.2011
- I collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Howard College
Big Spring, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology, And Society
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX11.2016
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05.2006
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical judgment
- Wound Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Compassionate and Caring
- Excellent Communication
- Shared governance
- Patient Assessments and Direct Patient Care
Certification
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
Medsurg Board Certified
Shared Governance
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse and Charge Nurse
University Medical Center, UMC
12.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2011 - 05.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Choice Home Health and Hospice
07.2008 - 03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Howard College
Bachelor of Science - Science, Technology, And Society
Wayland Baptist University
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
South Plains College
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