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Tara Yarian

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 20 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in clinical settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. To be a front line role model, leading by example, having motavation and ensure patients healthcare expectations are met.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Neighborhood Health Clinics
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2006 - Current

Training/ trainer : I created a training manual, and assisted with Patty as we updated it, Trainer of new employees on our nursing team

Schedules- helped when Patty was gone- made adjustments with call offs, people leaving early, and making sure the team was balanced out and providers were taken care of

Daily Huddles with team and providers- Azara prepped, CHIRP, records, telephone encounters, orders entered, meds entered, referrals entered, medicines entered for providers, immunizations figured out entered, diagnostic testing ordered and scheduled, prior auth sent for, mammograms, future appointments , patient education, visit summaries immunizations entered- accurate charting and following guidelines

team work, and communication multiple times a day so our team is together

  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.

CNA

The Towne House
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.

Assistant Manager

Dairy Queen
Fort Wayne, IN
01.1992 - 01.2000
  • Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
  • Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Implemented new procedures or systems to improve efficiency within the organization.
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication by attending meetings or providing updates.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
  • Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
  • Assisted with developing and implementing marketing strategies to improve sales and profitability.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to retain quality personnel.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
01-2007

Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA - Nurse Aid

The Towne House
Fort Wayne, IN
01-2000

A to Z immunization Training

Allen County Board of Health
Fort Wayne, IN

TB certification

Allen County Board of Health
Fort Wayne, IN

CPR 1st responder Certification with AED -

American Red Cross
Fort Wayne, IN

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Maternal-child nursing
  • Medical Documentation
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Health Promotion
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Home healthcare
  • Behavioral Health
  • Diabetes management
  • Gastrointestinal Care
  • Patient Intake
  • Catheter Care
  • Disease Prevention
  • Samples collection
  • Wound Care
  • Family Communication
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Health Education
  • Emergency Response
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Caring for wounds
  • ADL Assistance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Preventive Care
  • Vital signs
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Care
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Educating families
  • Pediatric Care
  • Mental Health Support
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Medical Records Management
  • Immunization Administration
  • Documenting incidents
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Patient triaging
  • Patient Observation
  • Activity Scheduling
  • Patient Charting
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Patient Education
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient support
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Postpartum Patient Care
  • Call Answering and Assistance
  • Recordkeeping and Maintenance
  • Multitasking

Timeline

LPN

Neighborhood Health Clinics
05.2006 - Current

CNA

The Towne House
01.2000 - 01.2002

Assistant Manager

Dairy Queen
01.1992 - 01.2000

LPN - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Certified Nurse Assistant - CNA - Nurse Aid

The Towne House

A to Z immunization Training

Allen County Board of Health

TB certification

Allen County Board of Health

CPR 1st responder Certification with AED -

American Red Cross
Tara Yarian