Tammy McClain
Nurse
Sherman,TX
Summary
Skilled and compassionate Nurse with extensive experience in pediatric and critical care nursing, notably at Children Home Health. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and patient education, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Proficient in medication administration and wound management, with a commitment to emotional support and patient advocacy. Achieved significant reductions in hospital-acquired infections, showcasing dedication to quality care and infection control measures. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Children Home Health
08.2019 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- 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.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in healthcare team.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- 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.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Led training sessions for new LVNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Provided education on disease prevention, medical treatments, and medication administration to patients and their families.
- Maintained supply inventory levels by monitoring stock status regularly; ordering when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication between healthcare team members, patients, and families.
- Prevented infection spread by ensuring strict adherence to hygiene standards during all aspects of nursing practice.
- Assisted in scheduling patient appointments and coordinating referrals/resources when needed.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, adhering to proper dosage guidelines and protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive pediatric care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in assessing patient needs and implementing appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to supervising nurse or physician, promoting early intervention for potential health issues.
- Participated in continuing education programs to remain up-to-date on best practices for pediatric nursing care.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and treatments, ensuring optimal patient care and comfort.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Served as preceptor for new hires, guiding them through orientation processes while helping them acclimate into their roles as pediatric LPNs.
- Managed time efficiently in fast-paced settings while prioritizing tasks according to urgency levels.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Nurse
Encompass Home Health
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided skilled wound care management by cleaning, dressing, and monitoring wounds for signs of infection or complications.
- Documented patient information meticulously in electronic medical records to maintain accurate data for clinical decision making.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being with empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Facilitated successful discharges by coordinating post-discharge support services including home health referrals or appointments with specialty providers when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through compassionate bedside manner while advocating for their best interests throughout all stages of care.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations by adhering to established nursing standards of care and maintaining professional competency through regular continuing education.
- Improved patient outcomes by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies for long-term health maintenance.
- Promoted positive healing environment by maintaining strict infection control practices and adhering to facility policies.
- Implemented interventions in response to changes in patient conditions promptly after notifying supervising RNs or physicians as appropriate under scope practice limitations set forth by state licensure regulations.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights on patients'' progress, challenges, and potential interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive nursing services and collaborating with healthcare teams.
- Prioritized patients'' needs and organized workload efficiently for timely care delivery.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential enhancement and collaborating on development of action plans to achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with Registered Nurses in development of individualized care plans based on patients'' unique needs and preferences.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
- Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Communicated with patient's family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications, and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Nurse
DaVita
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Nurse
Wilson N Jones Hospital
11.2006 - 05.2011
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson County College
Denison, TXLVN
Kiamichi Vocational Technical
Calera, OK06-2006
GED -
Grapevine Highschool
Grapevine, TX03-1985
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Wound Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Diabetes management
- Disease Prevention
- Pediatric Care
- Licensed by Texas nursing board
- Home Health Care
- Geriatric Care
- Community health
- Seizure Management
- Palliative Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Unit Administration
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
- Discharge coordination
- Medical chart management
- NG tube insertion
- Charting Medication Administration
- Patient rights advocacy
- Ventilator care
- Catheter maintenance
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Student training
- Taking vitals
- Wound Care
- IV setup
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medication Distribution
- Intake and discharge
- Mobility Assistance
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Evaluation
- Intravenous therapy
- Infection control measures
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Procedure preparations
- Emotional awareness
- High level of autonomy
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient Discharge
- Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
Nurse
Children Home Health
08.2019 - Current
Nurse
Encompass Home Health
08.2016 - 10.2017
Nurse
DaVita
08.2011 - 03.2012
Nurse
Wilson N Jones Hospital
11.2006 - 05.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Grayson County College
LVN
Kiamichi Vocational Technical
GED -
Grapevine Highschool
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