Tani Deatherage
Olympia,WA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude, who is highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. I work effectively with a multiple range of co-workers, and am very competent at working unsupervised, with the ability to master new skills. Being accomplished at working under pressure and adapting to new situations, is one of my strong assets. As your employee, you will receive an experienced professional, who is skilled in problem solving, capable of managing projects, collaborating with teams, and who is committed to continuous learning to achieve company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sabbatical
nurse for significant other
Olympia, WA
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Prioritized and organized medical and insurance needs to effectively accomplish significant other's and physicians' goals.
- Advocated for significant others' needs with surgeons, neurologists, pain physicians, therapists, and testing centers in hope to get answers and solutions for patients.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and medical staff to try to find solutions to multiple medical issues.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making, in hopes of finding a neurologist with new or upcoming technology that would improve the damage that occurred during cervical spine fusion surgery.
Public Health Nurse LPN
Nisqually Health Services
Olympia, WA
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided public health nursing care to clients in their homes and in the community.
- Developed individualized plans of care for clients based on assessment findings.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote public health awareness among target populations.
- Monitored immunization records and notified patients and their legal guardians if any up-to-date vaccines were needed. In charge of assessing expiration dates, need for new vaccines, and ensuring that all vaccines on hand were documented and provided to the DOH weekly.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Offered information and answered questions from the public while advising on protective safeguards related to COVID signs/symptoms, shut down/isolation requirements, as well as daily health issues.
- Entered client records in centralized database for progress tracking.
- Wrote reports on effective prevention and intervention initiatives adopted by agency.
- Answered phone calls, emails, letters and faxes and efficiently provided accurate information and responses.
- Sat in on daily head of staff meetings, took extensive notes, and gave updates to appropriate individuals related to my responsibility of ensuring that the entire Nisqually residents and cooperation staff had an appropriate amount of PPE to keep the reservation safe from the spread of COVID.
- Kept clinical heads up to date on the yearly tribe flu vaccine clinic. I was responsible for planning the flu clinic for all tribal members during COVID. This was a delicate situation to ensure social distancing and COVID regulations for hundreds of people wanting to be immunized for the flu. All head tribal members had to agree to my plan to ensure the safety of all.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Conducted home visits to ensure compliance with treatment regimens.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss client progress towards goals.
- Provided follow-up care after hospital discharge or referral from a physician office.
- Offered information and answered questions from public while advising on protective safeguards.
Director of Nursing
The Cottages Memory Care
Olympia, WA
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, admissions, and assessment of hospital patients returning or being admitted to the facility.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Communicated with patients and family members, with compassion, while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Infection Control Nurse, medication/Charge Nurse
RooLan Health Care Center
Lacey, WA
04.2001 - 06.2018
- Reviewed and updated infection control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current standards.
- Monitored skilled nursing facility-wide surveillance systems to identify potential outbreaks of infectious disease.
- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
- Participated in disaster preparedness planning and drills with the DOH, related to infectious diseases.
- Provided guidance on appropriate isolation precautions for contagious illnesses or conditions.
- Maintained accurate records related to infection control activities, including incident reports, surveillance data, and infection control rate, for bi-monthly meetings with the medical director and DOH inspections. During my years as the infection control nurse, we received no discrepancies or citations from state surveyors.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, reviewing professional publications, and attending activities.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Supervised, certified nursing assistants.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments, administering medications and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Education
Associates of Arts, - Associates of Science, Licensed Practical Nurse
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA06-2001
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Networking
- Leadership
- Project Planning
- Research
- Customer Relations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training & Development
- Organization
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Sabbatical
nurse for significant other
10.2021 - 10.2024
Public Health Nurse LPN
Nisqually Health Services
03.2019 - 10.2021
Director of Nursing
The Cottages Memory Care
06.2018 - 01.2019
Infection Control Nurse, medication/Charge Nurse
RooLan Health Care Center
04.2001 - 06.2018
Associates of Arts, - Associates of Science, Licensed Practical Nurse
South Puget Sound Community College
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