Tara Babka
Newark,DE
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
ChristianaCare
Newark, DE
05.2011 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Monitored patients during infusion therapy sessions to ensure safety and comfort levels.
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
- Conducted patient education sessions about post-transplant management issues such as nutrition, infection prevention and symptom management.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, patients and family members throughout the course of treatment plan.
Student Nurse Extern
ChristianaCare
Newark, DE
11.2009 - 05.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Newark, DE05-2016
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Delaware Technical Community College
DE05-2011
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Infusion therapy
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Symptom management
- Healthcare coordination
- End-of-life care
- Records documentation
- Bone marrow transplant
- Palliative care
- Oncological emergencies
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
ChristianaCare
05.2011 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
ChristianaCare
11.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Delaware Technical Community College