Tara Boutin, RN
Chicopee,MA
Summary
Caring, hardworking, and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 18 years of direct patient care medical experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with all forms of medical disorders. Collaborative and motivational leadership skills with expertise in training nursing and administrative staff while providing top-notch service to all patient populations. Seeking a per diem evenings or weekends only as needed role.
MA State RN License # RN2346576
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Integration Nurse Case Manager
Fallon Health
Worcester, MA
10.2022 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity status.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Participated in regular team meetings and in-house training sessions to boost group effectiveness.
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to improve care quality, reduce costs and gauge patient progress.
- Implemented quality disciplinary and team building policies to foster staff satisfaction and productivity.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
RN Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
Ludlow, MA
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
RN Case Manager
Trinity Home Care
Chicopee, MA
10.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baystate Health
Springfield , MA
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with pre-operative nursing team with assessment and patient care, prior to initiating the intra-operative phase.
- Assisted anesthesia team with intubation and extubation
- Maintained patient safety in pre, intra, and post-operative phases.
- Adhered to all OR protocols, to ensure the safety of the patient and the entire surgical team.
- Initiated intra-operative time out and final safety checks, prior to procedure start
- Managed first, subsequent, and final instrument counts
- Managed and Maintained correct labeling, packing, and delivery of all intra-operative specimens.
- Collaborated with post-surgical nursing team with patient hand off and assessments.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Registered Medical Assistant
Baystate Health
Springfield, MA
06.2013 - 06.2020
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Prepared, reviewed and submitted patient statements to determine factual accuracy.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
- Transmitted physician's orders to patients, counseling on execution and addressing follow-up questions.
- Verified type of radiology procedure prior to exams using HIPAA guidelines for two identifiers.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
- Measured patient peak flows to improve workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Supported functions for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, including setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatuses.
- Coordinated services with medical and office staff to improve patient satisfaction, engagement and compassionate care.
- Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
Safety Director of Hyperbaric Medicine
Healogics
Springfield, MA
09.2011 - 05.2013
- Promoted culture of safety dedicated to maintaining maximum productivity.
- Trained and mentored staffed Registered Nurses in safety practices and evaluation procedures.
- Established and managed tracking, training and safety coordination programs for the Hyperbaric Medicine facility at Mercy Medical Center
- Member of Mercy Medical Center's Safety Committee, including participating in monthly safety meetings and hospital rounds
- Collaborated with staffed, hyperbaric trained ICU physicians daily to communicate daily patient eligibility for hyperbaric treatments.
- Created and compiled all safety training procedures into manuals to disseminate to all staff members.
- Determined and resolved potential safety code deficits, which addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems.
- Coordinated department specific fire drills on monthly basis.
- Managed and ran two hyperbaric chambers: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Medical Assistant, FT/Per Diem
AFC Doctors Express
Springfield , MA
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Recorded patient histories and filed supporting clinical data and diagnosis.
- Monitored medical supply levels to confirm sufficient stock, promptly placing replenishment orders before depletion.
- Maintained clean and organized work area with adequate supplies and reagents.
- Performed routine phlebotomy tasks and ran blood specimens in office for BMP and CBC panels.
- Performed urine drug screens for DOT Physicals.
- Assisted in small office surgical procedures.
Certified Medical Assistant
Reliant Medical Group
Worcester, MA
08.2003 - 09.2010
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Performed all point of care testing
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Performed EMG Testing, Splint/Cast placements, and assisted in small in office orthopedic surgical procedures.
- Internal Medicine: 2003-2006
- Orthopedic Surgery: 2006-2010
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA06.2020
Some College (No Degree) - EMT-B
Mecta Academy
Shrewsbury, MASome College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
The Salter College
Worcester, MASkills
- Medical screening
- Patient monitoring
- Proficient in all vital signs and point of care testing
- Administering medicines
- Family and patient support
- Preparing for procedures
- Team supervision
- Medical procedure assistance
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Interpersonal and written communication
- SBAR communication
- Flow sheet charting
- Strong medical ethic
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Drug calculations
- Home infusion care
- Patient care planning
- Emotional awareness
- Cardiac monitoring
- Wound care
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication and IV administration
- Intake and discharge
- Nursing Plan Development
- Home visits
Volunteer Work
Medical Volunteer, MA Special Olympics
2018-Present
Medical Adult Staff
Westover Young Marines, Westover ARB Chicopee, MA
2021-Present
Scholastic Co-Ordinator
Chicopee Braves Football and Cheerleading Organization
2022-Present
Timeline
Clinical Integration Nurse Case Manager
Fallon Health
10.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
03.2022 - 10.2022
RN Case Manager
Trinity Home Care
10.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Baystate Health
06.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Medical Assistant
Baystate Health
06.2013 - 06.2020
Safety Director of Hyperbaric Medicine
Healogics
09.2011 - 05.2013
Medical Assistant, FT/Per Diem
AFC Doctors Express
09.2010 - 07.2012
Certified Medical Assistant
Reliant Medical Group
08.2003 - 09.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenfield Community College
Some College (No Degree) - EMT-B
Mecta Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
The Salter College
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