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Tamyra Henry Norwood

Memphis,TN

Summary

Seeking a challenging position in health care within a progressive organization to utilize skills as a hardworking professional and caregiver. Offering an energetic and positive attitude, willingness to learn, with the desire to expand nursing skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – OR

Ascension Health
12.2023

Personal Time off Between Contracts

11.2023

RN – Case Manager

Baptist Trinity Hospice LHC
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.

Registered Nurse – OR Circulator

Rady’s Children’s Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • 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.

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Adventist Health
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Tenet Health
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Ensured timely documentation of all relevant information related to patients'' medical history, condition, treatment plan, and progress notes according to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans.
  • Reduced post-operative complications through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
  • Developed strong working relationships with multidisciplinary team members, promoting collaboration for improved patient outcomes.
  • Mentored new nurses, fostering teamwork and skill development within the department.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic support and comprehensive education throughout the surgical experience.

Registered Nurse – OR

Adventist Health
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly identify life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
  • Reduced wait times by streamlining triage processes and prioritizing urgent needs effectively.
  • Served as a liaison between patients'' healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care upon discharge from the ER.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions in electronic health records.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing patient volumes, acuity levels, or unit assignments as needed.

Personal Time off Between Contracts

02.2023 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Tenet Health
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Ensured timely documentation of all relevant information related to patients'' medical history, condition, treatment plan, and progress notes according to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans.
  • Reduced post-operative complications through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
  • Streamlined communication between medical staff, ensuring accurate information transfer and efficient decision making.
  • Coordinated preoperative assessments, ensuring all necessary tests were completed before surgery.

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Palomar Health
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Ensured timely documentation of all relevant information related to patients'' medical history, condition, treatment plan, and progress notes according to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex cardiovascular procedures, showcasing advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes during CVOR procedures.

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Tenet Health, St. Francis Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022

• Promoted positive working relationships within the surgical team through open communication and collaboration on best practices.

• Managed inventory levels of medical supplies in the operating room, ensuring timely replenishment when needed.

• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to new technologies or procedures in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

• Handled emergencies effectively by remaining calm under pressure and following established protocols for crisis situations in the operating room.

Registered Nurse – Circulator Operating Room

Regional One Health
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Coordinates and provides care utilizing critical thinking
  • Manage patients’ recovery and assess condition after surgery has been performed
  • Monitor patients in Level 1 Trauma Center
  • Develop individualized care plans based on patients’ condition
  • Occasionally fills in as Charge Nurse and Preceptor to new RNs

Registered Nurse – COVID ICU

Medical Staffing Solutions- Bethesda Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Provides ICU nursing care to patients with COVID-19
  • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
  • Work with patients’ needs related to chronically ill/ or functionally impaired
  • Effectively manages complex and challenging occurrences without direct supervision

Registered Nurse – COVID ICU

Travel RN
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provides ICU nursing care to patients with COVID-19
  • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
  • Work with patients’ needs related to chronically ill/ or functionally impaired
  • Effectively manages complex and challenging occurrences without direct supervision

Registered Nurse – Operation Room

Methodist/Lebonheur Healthcare (University)
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Coordinates and provides care utilizing critical thinking
  • Manage patients’ recovery and assess condition after surgery has been performed
  • Monitor patients for condition changes
  • Develop individualized care plans based on patient’s condition
  • PRN

Registered Nurse (PRN) – Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab

Regional One Health
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provides professional nursing care to patients receiving procedures in Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab
  • Implements pre-operational, intra-procedural, and post-operational patient care including physician’s orders including moderate sedation
  • Effectively communicates and manages challenging occurrences without direct supervision
  • Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures
  • PRN

Registered Nurse - Preceptor

Regional One Health
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Demonstrating professional nursing actions and care to patients within Trauma ICU
  • Illustrating the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and the thinking process
  • Role modeling professional interactions with patients and families
  • Assessing the student’s readiness for assignments and giving feedback on performance
  • Designing learning experiences and patient care assignments

Registered Nurse – Trauma and Burn ICU

Regional One Health
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Provides professional nursing care to patients within Trauma ICU
  • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
  • Work with patients’ growth and development needs related to chronically ill/ or functionally impaired
  • Effectively manages complex and challenging occurrences without direct supervision
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Customer Service Representative

Delta Airlines
10.2010 - 12.2015
  • Assist customers with travel needs such as ticketing, reservations and sales inquiries regarding details, check-in, and boarding flights
  • Act as a liaison between customer and management by solving problems or providing explanations to customers on the origin and nature of the problem
  • Handle complaints and propose solutions for enhancements

Education

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Union University
Germantown, TN
12.2015

Business Administration - Finance

Lemoyne Owen College
Memphis, TN
05.2009

Skills

  • Charting
  • Documentation
  • Admissions
  • Highly organized
  • Commitment to excellence
  • Self motivated
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Understanding client’s needs
  • Excellent patient care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (TN, CA, MN)
  • ACLS Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • TNCC Certification
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Certification
  • Human Trafficking Awareness CEU Certification

Organizations

  • Member of American Nursing Association (ANA)
  • Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Volunteer Experience

  • Camp Good Grief
  • Sports Team Nurse (football, soccer, baseball)

Skillsandhighlights

  • Experienced in charting, documentation, and admissions
  • Highly organized individual with a strong commitment to excellence
  • Self motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Understanding client’s needs and provide excellent patient care

Timeline

Registered Nurse – OR Circulator

Rady’s Children’s Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024

RN – Case Manager

Baptist Trinity Hospice LHC
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse – OR

Ascension Health
12.2023

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Adventist Health
12.2023 - 03.2024

Personal Time off Between Contracts

11.2023

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Tenet Health
09.2023 - 10.2023

Registered Nurse – OR

Adventist Health
05.2023 - 09.2023

Personal Time off Between Contracts

02.2023 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Tenet Health
10.2022 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Palomar Health
07.2022 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse – CVOR

Tenet Health, St. Francis Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse – Circulator Operating Room

Regional One Health
07.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse – COVID ICU

Medical Staffing Solutions- Bethesda Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse – COVID ICU

Travel RN
03.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse – Operation Room

Methodist/Lebonheur Healthcare (University)
04.2019 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse (PRN) – Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab

Regional One Health
09.2018 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse - Preceptor

Regional One Health
01.2017 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse – Trauma and Burn ICU

Regional One Health
01.2016 - 09.2018

Customer Service Representative

Delta Airlines
10.2010 - 12.2015

Business Administration - Finance

Lemoyne Owen College

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

Union University
Tamyra Henry Norwood