Tamu Weatherspoon
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Extensive experience in assessing patient needs, developing tailored care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Passionate about fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes the total well-being of patients while ensuring adherence to best practices and safety standards. Eager to contribute expertise and empathy to a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Staff Nurse
Sutter Healthcare
07.2020 - Current
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Monitored and managed pediatric patient progress, collaborating with physicians and therapists to optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless transitions from operating room to PACU.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
PACU Staff Nurse
Sutter Solano Medical Center Surgery Center
08.2016 - 10.2023
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to Number patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
- Streamlined communication between surgical, anesthesia, and nursing teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.
- Delivered compassionate, family centered care for children with acute and chronic conditions.
PACU Staff Nurse
UC Davis
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
PACU Nurse
Los Gatos Surgical Center
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Assess patients' condition after a surgery has been performed
- Ensure that all vitals are within normal range
- Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the doctor.
- Initiate patient education programs to ensure that both patients and families are educated on procedures and medications.
ICU Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Provide care to patients through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation.
- Evaluated patient's progress and modified plan.
- Communicated with patient, significant others and health team members.
- Performed the duties of an ICU nurse and cared for patients critically ill.
- Documented assessments, re-assessments, treatments and other interventions according to patient presenting condition.
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
07.2010 - 12.2011
- Assessed and cared for patients with heart problems.
- Provided acute and close monitoring of adults pre- & postopertive open- heart surgery, acute & chronic disease of arrhythmias, MI screening and anticoagulation therapy.
- Monitored temporary pacing, epidural and PCA pumps.
- Closely monitors effectiveness of IV drip cardiac medications & insulin drip with every hour blood glucose monitoring.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College Of Nursing
2018
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
DeAnza College
2010
Skills
- Collaborative Team Player
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Patient education
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Clinical Documentation Accuracy
- Post-anesthesia care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification June 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification July 2026
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support August 2026
Timeline
PACU Staff Nurse
Sutter Healthcare
07.2020 - Current
PACU Staff Nurse
UC Davis
02.2019 - 02.2020
PACU Staff Nurse
Sutter Solano Medical Center Surgery Center
08.2016 - 10.2023
PACU Nurse
Los Gatos Surgical Center
05.2014 - 02.2016
ICU Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
01.2012 - 03.2014
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
07.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College Of Nursing
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
DeAnza College
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