Tammy Kuster
Ransom,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in long-term care surveys, regulatory compliance, and complaint investigations. Skilled in medical record review, clinical assessment, and identifying deficiencies that affect resident safety and quality of life.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Illinois Department Of Public Health
Peoria, IL
03.2013 - Current
- Applied clinical nursing knowledge and regulatory standards to assess compliance and address resident safety concerns.
- Reviewed medical records, care plans, medication records, physician orders, assessments, progress notes, incident reports, and facility policies.
- Interviewed residents, responsible parties, nursing staff, administrators, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Observed resident care and facility practices to identify potential deficiencies affecting resident health, safety, dignity, and quality of life.
- Investigated complaints and facility-reported incidents, identifying areas for improving resident care and safety.
- Conducted surveys for Division of Long-Term Care Field Operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Registered Nurse
Illinois Veterans Home
LaSalle, IL
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in public health records.
- Administered medications and immunizations following department protocols.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Ottawa Pavilion
Ottawa, IL
2003 - 03.2011
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05-2005
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Clinical assessment
- Patient assessment
- Medical record review
- Care plan review
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident investigation
- Survey operations
- Quality assurance
- Long term care
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Professional communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Illinois Department Of Public Health
03.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Illinois Veterans Home
03.2011 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse
Ottawa Pavilion
2003 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Valley Community College