Tammy Davidson
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 20+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Bon Secours Mercy Health - West Hospital
06.2015 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality care and timely interventions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and teamwork with physicians, therapists, and support staff.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate care and advocating for individual needs.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs, informing personalized care plans.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams; fostering trust, understanding, and improved communication across all parties involved.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Managed medication administration safely and accurately while maintaining meticulous documentation in electronic health records systems.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families by providing regular updates on treatment progress supporting decision-making processes surrounding end-of-life care options when needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during rounds, providing input and advocating for patient needs.
- Supported patients through difficult diagnoses by explaining treatment options, risks, and benefits while addressing any concerns or questions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Dearborn County Hospital
06.2001 - 05.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing and prioritizing multiple patient cases in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
- Promoted a positive team atmosphere by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Streamlined workflows on the unit by effectively delegating tasks to ancillary staff based on their expertise and abilities.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration and catheter insertion.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Connersville Sr High School
Connersville, INAssociate of Science - Nursing Science
Indiana University East
Richmond, IN05.2001
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Fetal Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Epidural Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Development
- Breastfeeding Support
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Newborn Care
- Antepartum Care
- Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Care Coordination
- Vitals Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Documentation
- Needs Assessment
- Surgical Assistance
- Attention to Detail
- Intravenous Therapy
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Routine Examinations
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Intrapartum Care
- Labor Support
- Emotional Support
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Quality Improvement
- Infection Control
- IV Insertion
- Delegation Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
- Pain Management
- Staff Leadership
- HIPAA Knowledge
- Problem Solving
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Documentation
- Team Supervision
- Vital Signs Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Indiana since 2001
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Ohio since 2015
- BLS
- NRP
- STABLE
- NCC-EFM
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Bon Secours Mercy Health - West Hospital
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dearborn County Hospital
06.2001 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Connersville Sr High School
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Indiana University East
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