Tammy Havens-Zarembski
Norwalk
Summary
Dedicated LPN with expertise in patient education, vital signs monitoring, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to delivering compassionate care and improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Nuvance Health Gastroenterology
Norwalk, CT
10.2021 - Current
- Triage patient phone call.
- Prior authorizations for medications.
- Review prep instructions for upcoming procedures.
- Educated patients on gastrointestinal health and wellness, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed vital sign assessments and documented changes to maintain accurate patient records.
LPN
Hartford HealthCare Soundview Medical
Norwalk, CT
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness of treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices for patient care and departmental protocols.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Medical Assistant
Coastal Orthopaedic
Norwalk, CT
04.2014 - 06.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
Medical Assistant
Whittingham Cancer Center
Norwalk, CT
09.2005 - 03.2013
- Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate information collection and data entry.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing wait times.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Facilitated positive patient experience, greeting patients warmly and providing clear directions within clinic.
- Facilitated patient education on treatment plans and medications, improving understanding and compliance.
- Improved clinical workflow with introduction of electronic health records system.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
Education
LPN Certification - LPN
Stone Academy
West Haven, CT06-2020
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Porter And Chester
Stratford, CT09-2005
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Infection control
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
- Verbal and written communication
- Licensed practical nurse
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA protocols
- Counting narcotics
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient charting
- Patient education
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse- up to date license in the state of Connecticut.
Timeline
LPN
Nuvance Health Gastroenterology
10.2021 - Current
LPN
Hartford HealthCare Soundview Medical
09.2020 - 10.2021
Medical Assistant
Coastal Orthopaedic
04.2014 - 06.2020
Medical Assistant
Whittingham Cancer Center
09.2005 - 03.2013
LPN Certification - LPN
Stone Academy
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting
Porter And Chester