Tammy Jo Rush
Las Cruces
Summary
Compassionate and skilled registered nurse with over 15 years of experience in direct patient care. Proficient in medication administration and patient management, driving improved health outcomes through collaborative care strategies and evidence-based interventions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dona Ana County Detention Center
Las Cruces, NM
06.2009 - Current
- Conducted health assessments and monitored vital signs for inmate populations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated inmates on health maintenance, disease prevention, and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions within correctional facilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal inmate care and successful rehabilitation outcomes.
- Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
- Increased patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and addressing inmate concerns in a timely manner.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Upheld ethical nursing standards in all interactions with patients, colleagues, corrections officers, and other stakeholders within the correctional setting.
- Demonstrated cultural competence while working with diverse populations, facilitating trust-building between staff members and inmates from various backgrounds.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of inmate needs, adjusting care plans accordingly for improved health outcomes.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
08.2007 - 07.2009
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Assess patient conditions and recognize changes to initiate timely interventions and improve safety.
- Administer medications and monitor patient vital signs to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Mental health nursing
- Patient management
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dona Ana County Detention Center
06.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Memorial Medical Center
08.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
New Mexico State University