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Tara Arnold

Dover,OH

Summary

Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with strong organizational capabilities. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving and time-management skills. Prepared to continue career in new environment and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse/LTACH

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
03.2015 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing, Associate of Science

Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus
New Philadelphia, OH
05-2005

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient care management
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient assessment skills
  • Patient monitoring
  • Administration of blood products
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Blood collection and analysis
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Meticulous attention to detail

Certification

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

BLS-Basic Live Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse/LTACH

Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
03.2015 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing, Associate of Science

Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus

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