Tamra Overstreet
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Registered Nurse that has operated effectively for 17 years in fast-paced emergency setting to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, hands on skills, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA
06.2009 - Current
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Emergency Medical Technician
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside , CA
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
- Monitored patient status during transport ensuring safety at all times.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Cleaned and sanitized ER room and stocked supplies as needed.
- Assisted with EKG and Splint application
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05-2009
Skills
- Trauma care
- Emergency Care
- Medication Administration
- Quality Improvement
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- IV Insertion
- Neurological care
- Cardiovascular Care
- Patient Assessments
- Advanced Care Life Support ACLS
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Riverside Community Hospital
06.2009 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Riverside Community Hospital
09.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California Baptist University
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