Tammy Molloy
Springfield Memorial Medical Center
Ashland,IL
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in the ICU. Committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
23 Years 4 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventative care measures.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional growth.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Led initiatives to enhance nursing practices, improving overall patient safety and satisfaction ratings.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to registered nurses promptly.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to safety standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare plans, enhancing understanding of treatment regimens and aftercare instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Minor in Liberal Arts
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse Course
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Burn and trauma care
Burns dressings
Vents
sedation management
ICP and drains
C-collar
TLSO
external fixators
etc.
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Springfield Memorial Medical Center
03.2003 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse
Springfield Memorial Hospital
05.2001 - 05.2003Read More
John Wood College School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science from Registered Nursing Education
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Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science from Minor in Liberal Arts
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Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
No Degree from Licensed Practical Nurse Course
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Daisy award
Multiple families felt that the burn care given was exceptional. I received multiple recommendations in writing. I received the Daisy statue for the efforts. It was very nice.