Tara Baney
Spokane,Washington
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, demonstrating exceptional skills in intravenous therapy and compassionate care. Expert in patient condition monitoring and advocating for patient rights, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Renowned for critical thinking and effective team leadership, consistently delivering high-quality care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed caseload of 3 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Tri State Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston05.2011
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and Caring
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tri State Hospital
08.2011 - 10.2014
Master of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College
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