Tammy Dixon
Inman,United States
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 10 years of experience managing operations in patient-centric medical offices, as well as hospital experience. Dedicated and compassionate. 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse
Magnolia Manor Of Inman
10.2022 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Weekend Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Inman Healthcare/Golden Age
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback to improve overall capabilities.
- Collaborated with management on strategic planning initiatives, contributing valuable insights based on weekend operations data.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Suncrest Home Health
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Habersham Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Chestatee Regional Hospital
12.2012 - 07.2017
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Registered Nurse, DON
Gold City Health & Rehab
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Registered Nurse, Agency Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
07.2010 - 02.2012
- PCCU
- ED
- Telemetry
- Home Health
- Employee Health Fair Events
- LTC
Registered Nurse, ADON
Magnolia Manor Of Spartanburg
07.2007 - 03.2010
- Ensure adequate staffing
- Assist and enure quality nursing care is given to residents
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Participate in development, implementation and revision of facility policies, standards and procedures
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mary Black Health System
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spartanburg Community College
Skills
- Ul>
- Strong clinical judgment
- P>Foley catheters
- P>EMR / EHR
- P>Medication Administration
- P>Infection control measures
- P>Physical assessments
- P>HIPAA education
- P>Performing EKGs
- P>Preventive health
- P>Intravenous therapy
- P>Patient and family advocacy
- P>Administering immunizations
- P>Critical care
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Licensing
RN - Single State - South Carolina 04/2026
Timeline
Weekend Supervisor/Charge Nurse
Inman Healthcare/Golden Age
05.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Charge Nurse
Magnolia Manor Of Inman
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Suncrest Home Health
08.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Habersham Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, ICU
Chestatee Regional Hospital
12.2012 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, DON
Gold City Health & Rehab
06.2012 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse, Agency Nurse
Medical Staffing Network
07.2010 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse, ADON
Magnolia Manor Of Spartanburg
07.2007 - 03.2010
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mary Black Health System
07.2006 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Spartanburg Community College
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