Tammy Dease
Churchville,MD
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in patient education and clinical judgment, significantly reduced medication errors. Mentored new staff, fostering a supportive environment and improving retention rates. Demonstrates a professional bedside manner and a commitment to patient safety and education. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Forest Hill Heights
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
RN
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
Operating Room RN
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes, collaborating closely with the surgical team during procedures.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Provided compassionate preoperative care for patients, addressing their concerns and alleviating anxiety.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for smooth operation of the OR suite.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between phases of perioperative care through clear communication with other healthcare providers.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members, ensuring accurate information exchange during critical moments.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends related to adverse events or near misses in the OR setting.
- Served as a liaison between patients'' families and medical staff, providing timely updates on surgery progress and outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
- Mentored new OR nurses, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective patient care strategies.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized operating room environment.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Franklin Square Hospital
03.2012 - 04.2018
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Essex Community College
Baltimore, MD06.1999
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
- Licensed RN
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
RN
Forest Hill Heights
06.2023 - 07.2024
RN
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2023
Operating Room RN
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
04.2018 - 02.2020
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Franklin Square Hospital
03.2012 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Essex Community College
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