Tara Flavell
Enid,OK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Labor and Delivery Team Lead
Integris Health Enid Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
- I take care of postpartum, post-gynecology surgery, newborn baby, level 2 special care nursery patients.
- This included admit/shift/discharge assessments, vital signs, and continual evaluation of patient.
- I monitor labor strips for contractions and fetal heart rate patterns for labor nurses while they are on breaks or with other patients.
- Administer medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Develop strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor responses.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Serve as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentor new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Lead team in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Teach NRP to new nurses and RT's along with keeping all seasoned nurses and RT's NRP up to date.
Dialysis Charge RN
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2017 - 03.2019
- I was responsible for entire unit which consisted of 17 chairs for patients that we ran 2-3 shifts a day.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment plans and self-care routines.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- I communicated on a daily basis with the doctor on any changes, concerns, and medication needs for the patients.
- I manage the scheduling of patients when treatments were missed or need to be rearranged.
- The clinic manager assigned me the responsibility of keeping track of absences and reasons for each, including hospital diagnosis/labs/treatments.
- I ran a bay of 4 patients a shift from start of treatment to post treatment. This consists of assessment, cannulating fistula/graft or doing catheter care and initiating treatment with one of these 3 accesses.
- I monitored vital signs along with communicating with patients frequently on how they were feeling and any issues they were having during treatment.
- After treatment was completed I discontinued accesses and assessed patient for bleeding or health issues related to treatment.
- Throughout the day I stocked the floor with needed supplies, prepared for the next shift and next days shift, along with making packs for patients treatments.
RN Wound Care Case Manager
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2017
- 3 days a week I assisted doctors in wound care procedures which included assessing/debriding/culturing/determining plan of care and treatment/and scheduling patients return visits.
- 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.
- I scheduled labs and testing for patients along with following up that these procedures were completed and results were given to doctor.
- 2 days a week I was responsible for intake/treatment/discharge of patients. This included assessments, measuring wounds, placing treatment in wounds, and going over discharge instructions with patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
RN Labor and Delivery
Integris Bass Medical Center
11.2014 - 07.2016
- I took care of laboring, postpartum, post-gynecology surgery, newborn baby, and level 2 special care nursery patients. This included admit/shift/discharge assessments, vital signs, continual evaluation of patient.
- Anticipated potential complications during labor by closely observing fetal heart rate patterns, maternal contractions, and other relevant data.
- Reduced complications during labor and delivery by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, progress, and comfort levels.
- Facilitated open communication with expectant parents to address concerns, educate on birth plans, and provide emotional support throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
- Continuous communication with physicians was kept when caring for laboring patient or sick newborn along with any patients whose condition was deteriorating or no improving.
- Ensured adherence to all hospital protocols when administering medications for pain relief, induction of labor, or other necessary interventions.
- Assisted in cesarean sections and high-risk deliveries, maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure to support patients through challenging situations.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by teaching proper latch techniques, positioning strategies, and troubleshooting common issues faced by new mothers.
- Prevented infections in postpartum patients through strict adherence to sanitary procedures when caring for both mother and newborn infant.
- When not caring for these patients during my shift I cared for patients who came into triage for pregnancy concerns.
RN Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
Stillwater Medical Center
08.2006 - 11.2014
- Along with being charge nurse and responsible for all patients on the floor I also took care of current patients, admitted new patients, and discharged patients ready to leave.
- I took care of laboring, postpartum, post-gynecology surgery, newborn baby, sick baby patients. This included admit/shift/discharge assessments, vital signs, continual evaluation of patient.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- I monitored labor strips for contractions and fetal heart rate patterns.
- Continuous communication with physicians was kept when caring for laboring patient or sick newborn along with any patients whose condition was deteriorating or no improving.
- When not caring for these patients during my shift I cared for patients who came into triage for pregnancy concerns.
- 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.
PCT (Patient Care Technician) NICU
St Francis Hospital
06.2005 - 08.2006
- I cared for 3 babies per shift who were in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit due to prematurity or health issues too severe to be in a regular nursery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with bottle and gavage feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Continual open communication was kept with the infants parents when visiting or calling to check on infant, along with when infants condition had changed for better or worse.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Education
Associate - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
Stillwater, OK04.2009
Skills
- Staff Nurse (15 years)
- NRP (15 years)
- Basic Life Support (15 years)
- NRP Instructor (1 year)
- Infant Care (15 years)
- STABLE (15 years)
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring (10 years)
- Catheter Care (15ears)
- Medication Administration (15 years)
- Vital Signs (15 years)
- Dialysis (2 years)
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- NRP Certification
- RN, 10+
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
RN Labor and Delivery Team Lead
Integris Health Enid Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Dialysis Charge RN
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2017 - 03.2019
RN Wound Care Case Manager
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2017
RN Labor and Delivery
Integris Bass Medical Center
11.2014 - 07.2016
RN Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
Stillwater Medical Center
08.2006 - 11.2014
PCT (Patient Care Technician) NICU
St Francis Hospital
06.2005 - 08.2006
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- NRP Certification
- RN, 10+
Associate - Nursing
Northern Oklahoma College
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