Tammy Wiernasz
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge seeking new opportunities to further expand clinical skills and experience while contributing strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and safe, patient centered care.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pre Admission Testing- Charge Nurse, Staff RN
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Provides comprehensive pre operative nursing assessments and chart review for patients undergoing scheduled procedures.
- Coordinates pre admission testing, lab work, diagnostics, and surgical clearance in collaboration with physicians, anesthesia, and surgical teams.
- Provides patient education regarding procedures, medications, and perioperative expectations.
- Assists in scheduling pre admission testing appointments and updates for unit’s PODS (electronic documentation) depository.
- Acts as Charge Nurse by supporting daily workflow, assisting and supervising staff as needed, and ensuring efficient unit operations.
- Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, and patient safety standards.
- Fosters and maintains positive and productive working relationships with multi specialty coworkers as well as multiple surgical office staff.
- Clinician level 3
- Recipient of multiple Daisy Award nominations, and high-performance recognitions.
- Proficient in Meditech and Expanse EMAR documentation platforms.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Richmond Pediatric Associates
Mechanicsville, VA
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided direct patient care to pediatric patients in an outpatient office setting
- Assessed and recorded vital signs, administered medications and immunizations as ordered.
- Provided patient and family education regarding medications, treatment plans, and preventative care.
- Assisted providers with in-office procedures while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Documented patient care accurately and maintained HIPAA compliance.
Urology Float Nurse, Registered Nurse
Virginia Urology
Richmond, VA
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided compassionate nursing care and teaching utilizing critical thinking and judgment skills to a high volume of patients with a multitude of urological needs in a fast paced, growing, multi-office clinic.
- Assessed and recorded vital signs as needed; performed catheter changes, CIC teaching, medication administration, removal of drains, sutures/staples.
- Performed bladder installations, immunotherapy infusions, assessment of postoperative and emergent patients, wound packing and maintenance.
- Provided telephone triage through patient assessment of symptoms to establish needs for intervention and urgency.
- Assisted physicians with in-office procedures while maintaining sterile technique.
IMCU Registered Nurse
Intermediate Care Unit Johnston-Willis Hospital
Richmond, VA
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Served acute care patients through assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation in compliance with unit standards.
- Identified emergency situations and responded with sound judgment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals and staff to ensure quality care.
- Provided education and support to patients and their families.
- Provided pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of various disorders and diseases.
Owner and Operator
cupcake kali, llc
Midlothian, VA
05.2009 - 06.2018
- Owner and manager of all aspects of a home based cupcake business
Office Manager
Cigna Corporation
Hartford, CT
06.1990 - 10.2000
- Successfully managed administrative support for executive leadership.
- Assisted with quarterly financial reporting for actuarial VP.
- Created an internal recognition reward program to acknowledge exemplary employee performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Chester, Virginia, VA 01.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 09.1986 - 05.1990
Skills
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certified (Adults, Children, Infants)
- Strong clinical judgment and problem resolution capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- High level of autonomy in acute and ambulatory care settings
- Patient evaluation/intervention, advocacy, HIPAA compliance
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Life long learner and team player
Timeline
Pre Admission Testing- Charge Nurse, Staff RN
Johnston-Willis Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Richmond Pediatric Associates
11.2019 - 08.2020
Urology Float Nurse, Registered Nurse
Virginia Urology
07.2018 - 11.2019
IMCU Registered Nurse
Intermediate Care Unit Johnston-Willis Hospital
02.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
01.2015 - 12.2016
Owner and Operator
cupcake kali, llc
05.2009 - 06.2018
Office Manager
Cigna Corporation
06.1990 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
The University of Connecticut
09.1986 - 05.1990