Tammy Estes

Obtaining and Recording Vital signs, discuss chief health concerns, performing, document and follow up on laboratory test, assisting with specialized procedures, perform a variety of test, including vision, peak flow, lung function, EKG's, obtain samples for lab tests through venipuncture, nasal swabbing, etc. and administer and chart medication and perform injections including injections.

• Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
• Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
• Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
• Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
• Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
• Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
• Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

• Prepared and presented contracts and other legal documents to clients.
• Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
• Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
• Helped charge nurse staff unit and achieve coverage goals.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.

• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
• Conducted realistic training scenarios to prepare medical team members and provide realistic battle or mass-casualty scenarios.
• Collected patient medical information and details about current conditions, symptoms and complaints.
• Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
• Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
• Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
• Kept combat zone work environments as clean and organized as possible and maintained unit in constant state of readiness.
• Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
• Delivered emergency medical treatment at point of wounding on combat battlefields.
• Performed airborne, diving and demolition operations.

• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.