Tammy Mabry
Hayed,VA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 16.5 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology Nurse
Sentara Medical Group
Williamsburg, VA
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Cardiology Specialist
Williamsburg, VA
09.2016 - 01.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Williamsburg Family Medicine
Williamsburg, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and medical histories accurately.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
ER LPN
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
23188, VA
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- 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.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Family Medicine Physicians
Williamsburg, VA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- 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.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Urgent Care Nurse
Sentara Urgent Care J Clyde Morris
Newport News, VA
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Liaised with physicians on discharge plans and created outpatient instructions for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Leveraged data to meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with patient, family and other care providers.
- Managed patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
- Executed nursing interventions by collaborating with interprofessional team to incorporate standards of care, practice and patient outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
floor nursing
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg, VA
10.2005 - 03.2013
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Education
Nursing
Lafayette High School
Williamsburg, VA05.2005
Skills
- Epic Systems
- Conditions Reporting
- Intravenous Medications
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Wound Dressing
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Recording Vital Signs
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Procedure Explanation
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Sample Collection
- Intramuscular Injections
- Physician Support
- Patient Management
- Equipment Disinfection
- Time Management
- IV Insertion
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Administering Immunizations
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Hygiene Support
- Rapid Strep Testing
- Patient and Caregiver Education
Certification
BLS/RQI
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Williamsburg Family Medicine
09.2022 - Current
ER LPN
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
Cardiology Nurse
Sentara Medical Group
09.2016 - 01.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Cardiology Specialist
09.2016 - 01.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Sentara Family Medicine Physicians
08.2015 - 09.2016
Urgent Care Nurse
Sentara Urgent Care J Clyde Morris
10.2013 - 03.2015
floor nursing
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 03.2013
Nursing
Lafayette High School