Tammy Dufton
Modesto,CA
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Skilled nursing professional with more than 10 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assess health status, develop diagnoses and manage care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Mercy Merced Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN Staff Nurse
Community Hospice And Palliative Care
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
RN, Emergency Department
Dameron Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN, Emergency Department
St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2010 - 11.2014
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA12.2009
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Critical Care
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Community Hospice And Palliative Care
06.2019 - 08.2023
RN, Emergency Department
Mercy Merced Hospital
01.2019 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Dameron Hospital
11.2014 - 12.2018
RN, Emergency Department
St. Joseph's Hospital
06.2010 - 11.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Modesto Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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