Tara Green
Port Orange,FL
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Advent Health, excelling in patient care experience and quality improvement. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking, I successfully enhanced patient satisfaction ratings and streamlined care processes, fostering a compassionate and efficient work environment for staff and patients alike.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health Daytona Beach Ambulatory Surgery
10.2021 - Current
- Conducted leader rounds, averaging about 30+ per day, focusing on patient care experience, while providing frequent updates to improve patient satisfaction
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Managed scheduling to ensure optimal coverage while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members.
- Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying up-to-date on industry best practices and incorporating them into daily operations as necessary.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and other departments to promote high quality patient care.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health Daytona Beach Endoscopy
09.2016 - 10.2021
- Balanced scheduling procedures and managing efficiency of Endoscopy department to ensure quality patient care for an average of 25-30 patients per day.
- Collaborated with other departments and nursing floors to ensure continuity of care for Endoscopy patients.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for procedural staff.
- Improved patient safety through close monitoring of infection control practices within the department.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs regarding new technology for endoscopy procedures
- Spearheaded initial application towards becoming an ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program recipient
Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health East Orlando
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Oversaw and managed multiple clinical and support staff in patient care activities, while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 40-bed unit.
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Advent Health East Orlando
10.2011 - 01.2014
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Monitored patients and assisted physicians during crucial bed-side procedures including central line placement, bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, and EGD
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Charge nurse of intensive care unit. Oversaw average of 24 patients per shift.
- Chair of unit Nurse Practice Council, providing a voice for the staff nurses to ensure positive patient experience and outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Microbiology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2008
Skills
- Patient care experience
- Quality and process improvement
- Ethical practice
- Care coordination
- Compassionate care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
Nursing Excellence in Patient Care Award recipient
Beacon Award for Excellence participant
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health Daytona Beach Ambulatory Surgery
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health Daytona Beach Endoscopy
09.2016 - 10.2021
Assistant Nurse Manager
Advent Health East Orlando
01.2014 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Advent Health East Orlando
10.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Microbiology
University of Central Florida
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