Tara Drumgool
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Dynamic RN with a proven track record at RWJBH-Somerset, excelling in patient education and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and compassion, enhancing patient outcomes through effective collaboration and individualized care plans. Skilled in discharge planning and family education, fostering supportive environments for patients and their families.
Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
RWJBH-Somerset
09.1997 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care and support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Scheduled and coordinated surgical procedures for patients.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and medication adherence for improved outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Lactation Consultant
Overlook Medical Center
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided individualized breastfeeding education to new mothers, enhancing maternal confidence and infant nutrition.
- Assisted in developing lactation support plans tailored to diverse patient needs, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to integrate lactation services into maternal health programs, promoting collaboration.
- Conducted assessments of breastfeeding techniques, offering practical solutions to improve mother-infant bonding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS Nursing
Indiana University, South Bend
South Bend, IN05.1995
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Health promotion
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- EMR / EHR
- Family education
- Vaccine administration
- Performing ekgs
- Procedure preparations
- Postpartum care
- Infant vitals monitoring
Certification
IBCLC
Timeline
Lactation Consultant
Overlook Medical Center
12.2015 - 08.2017
RN
RWJBH-Somerset
09.1997 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - BS Nursing
Indiana University, South Bend