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Tammy A. Zanders

Cincinnati

Summary

To work as RN where contribution will improve the patient/resident outcomes. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 7 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

UC Health Hospital
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.

LPN

Mapleknoll Village
05.2022 - 05.2023
    • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
    • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
    • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
    • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

LPN

Planned Parenthood
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

LPN

Mercy West
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

Optometric Tech

Dr. Mark Orso
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
  • Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
  • Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
  • Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.

Education

Associate of Science - Register Nurse

Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY
12.2023

Diploma -

Beckfield College
Florence, KY
05.2016

Skills

  • Tracking Symptoms
  • Transcribing Orders
  • Patient Triaging
  • Task Delegation
  • EMR Systems
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Patient Assessments
  • Charting and Recording
  • Immunization Administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Wound Care

Certification

Office Suite Foley Catheter Care CPR Certified Vitals ANA Certified HIPAA Knowledgeable

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UC Health Hospital
04.2024 - Current

LPN

Mapleknoll Village
05.2022 - 05.2023

LPN

Planned Parenthood
01.2018 - 05.2022

LPN

Mercy West
01.2017 - 03.2018

Optometric Tech

Dr. Mark Orso
01.2013 - 01.2016

Associate of Science - Register Nurse

Galen College of Nursing

Diploma -

Beckfield College
Tammy A. Zanders