Tara Gafford
Century,FL
Summary
Experienced with delivering compassionate and critical neonatal care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to provide high-quality care in fast-paced settings. Track record of effective teamwork and maintaining composure under pressure.
Neonatal care professional with thorough understanding of critical care protocols and best practices. Adept at managing complex medical needs and providing compassionate support to families. Valued team player known for adaptability, reliability, and consistent delivery of optimal patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Pensacola Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2021
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
University of Alabama in Birmingham Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2017
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
05.2016
Associates of Science -
Jefferson Davis Community College
05.2013
Skills
- Central line care
- Medication and IV administration
- Family-centered care
- Patient assessments
- Developmental care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Primary Care Pediatric NP Certification (PNCB)
- Multistate Compact RN Licensure granted by the Florida Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics.
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Pensacola Children's Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2021
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
University of Alabama in Birmingham Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2017
Associates of Science -
Jefferson Davis Community College
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
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