Tammy Knowles
Northwestern Huntley Hospital
Crystal Lake,IL
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Accomplished Registered Nurse experienced in emergency services and patient care. Delivered positive outcomes for diverse patient groups through strong critical thinking and effective communication. Focused on enhancing quality of care by collaborating with medical teams and utilizing comprehensive medical knowledge to support patient recovery.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 1 Month- Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions, ensuring safety.
- Delivered patient-centered care by assessing needs and implementing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient care efficiency and clinical outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
21 Years- Treating critical injuries, allergic reactions, and trauma.
- Quickly assessing patient needs.
- Served as charge RN overseeing nursing staff and patient care on the floor.
- Educated patients and families on optimal treatment procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Monitored and managed treatment interventions, ensuring timely adjustments to care plans for improved patient outcomes.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Implemented best practices to enhance workflow efficiency within the department.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Associate of Science - Emergency Medicine
Skills
Clinical skills
Trauma Nurse Specialist-TNS
Composed under pressure
Assertiveness
Multitasking.
Basic Life Support-BLS
Cardiac Life Support-CPR
Sedation certification
Emergency Communications
Critical thinking
Time management
Multi-tasking
Flexibility
Interpersonal skills
Team player
Crisis intervention certification
Crisis intervention
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- NRP
- TNS
- ECRN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Huntley Hospital
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Northwestern McHenry Hospital
09.2003 - 09.2024Read More
McHenry County College
Associate of Science from Emergency Medicine
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Elgin Community College
Registered Nurse from Nursing
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ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Presentation and implementation of communication tool SBAR-Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation. A technique that is used to facilitate prompt and appropriate communication., Received Northwest Herald Everyday Heroes Award, Emergency Department Charge Nurse Team in 2008.