TAMMY SPRADLIN
Conway,AR
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience providing compassionate patient care. Adept at coordinating nursing teams, care planning, and assessing patients. Well-versed in EMR systems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN Behavioral Health
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients in all areas of ADLs in order to maximize functionality while preventing complications
- Trained patients and families on medical care needs and physical needs
- Collaborated with physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy in order to maximize patient outcomes
- Assess patients using various scales of functional independence as well as injury/disease progression
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
- Maintained accurate and complete records.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses during their shift hours in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Registered Nurse, PRN
Bridgeway Hospital
Little Rock
07.2012 - 09.2025
- Provided direct patient care in various medical units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Assisted in emergency situations to stabilize patients.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and procedures.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to enhance skills.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
RN
Conway Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Conway, AR
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Maintained accurate and complete records.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
- Provided top-notch care, implementing infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs.
RN Case Manager
Conway Regional Home Health
Conway, AR
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and possible outcomes.
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
- Maintained accurate and complete records.
- Conducted home visits for patients with multiple health conditions.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.
- Managed 35 cases per day.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
- Recorded patients' medical information and monitored conditions.
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
RN
Baptist Health Systems
Little Rock, AR
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
- Provided top-notch care, implementing infection control procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Maintained accurate and complete records.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Recorded patients' medical information and monitored conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
Registered Nurse Manager
Conway Regional Health Systems
Conway, AR
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Identified deviations and wellness changes and made recommendations, adjustments, and reports.
- Informed physicians of changes in patient conditions and nursing needs.
- Worked with multi unit care teams to coordinate continuum of care.
- Trained, guided, and managed new staff on new hire procedures.
- Met with nursing staff to plan shift services.
- Recognized changes requiring nursing intervention and implemented appropriate care to reduce risks.
- Reduced staff vacancy rates significantly by communicating expectations and exercising flexibility in managing staff.
- Established and enforced organizational policies to keep operations in line with the facility's standards and regulatory requirements.
- Interviewed, hired, and oriented staff and managed ongoing staff development initiatives.
- Directed, supervised, and evaluated work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
- Developed and implemented organizational policies and procedures for facility or medical unit.
- Directed and conducted recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
- Implemented staff accountability initiatives for each operating unit.
- Monitored medical services to assess the quality of care and the appropriate allocation of resources.
RN
Conway Pediatric Clinic
Conway, AR
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines in all areas of work.
- Maintained accurate and complete records.
- Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs.
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.
- Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms and restocking supplies.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Maintained patients' hygiene by assisting with baths and toileting.
- Attended to comfort of patients by adjusting bed settings, completing timely turns, and repositioning individuals with utmost care.
- Transported patients by wheelchair or rolling bed between care and examination rooms.
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Completed equipment proficiency testing and recalibrated machinery to stay within strict performance standards.
- Kept up with patient room cleaning requirements and checked in with patients to monitor vital signs.
- Acted empathetically with patients to brighten outlooks, frequently engaging individuals in conversation.
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
- Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARMaster of Science - Health Administration
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARBachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Care planning
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Manage cases
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Collaboration
Timeline
Travel RN Behavioral Health
Baptist Health Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
RN
Conway Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2024
RN Case Manager
Conway Regional Home Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
RN
Baptist Health Systems
05.2015 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse, PRN
Bridgeway Hospital
07.2012 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse Manager
Conway Regional Health Systems
02.2012 - 05.2015
RN
Conway Pediatric Clinic
06.2011 - 02.2012
Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Children's Hospital
08.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
University of Arkansas at Little Rock