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Tara Grimes

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse Highly skilled career professional with more than 20 years practical experience in office, home health, and primary care environments. 15+ years of experience in Home Health overseeing day to day care of homebound clients, with supervision of RN and Physician. Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including telephone triage, appointment scheduling, best practices and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality. All areas of patient care within the office setting, including rooming, vitals, treatments, teaching, etc. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level prior authorization or utilization management position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Work History

Home Health Field Nurse

Elara Caring
Defiance, OH
05.2022 - Current
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Home Health Field Nurse

OHIOANS HOME HEALTHCARE
Defiance, OH
01.2018 - 11.2022


  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Home Health/Hospice Field Nurse

Community Health Professionals
Defiance, Ohio
05.2021 - 05.2022


  • Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
  • Initiated preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provided services ordered by physician as indicated in plan of care.

Home Health Field Nurse

Interim HealthCare
Defiance, OH
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • All aspects of Field Nursing

Neurology

LPN, Mercy Health
Defiance, OH
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

Charge Nurse

Twin Rivers
Defiance, OH
09.2015 - 09.2016
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.

Float Nurse/Primary Nurse

DRMC
Defiance, OH
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
  • Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
  • Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Rhodes State College
Lima, OH
06.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH
06.2001

Diploma - undefined

Bryan High School
1994

Skills

  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Records Gathering
  • Reviewing Medical Histories
  • EMR / EHR
  • ICD-9 forms

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse - 2001-present
  • CPR/BLS Training - 2021-2023

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Home Health Field Nurse

Elara Caring
05.2022 - Current

Home Health/Hospice Field Nurse

Community Health Professionals
05.2021 - 05.2022

Home Health Field Nurse

OHIOANS HOME HEALTHCARE
01.2018 - 11.2022

Home Health Field Nurse

Interim HealthCare
05.2017 - 01.2018

Neurology

LPN, Mercy Health
02.2016 - 04.2017

Charge Nurse

Twin Rivers
09.2015 - 09.2016

Float Nurse/Primary Nurse

DRMC
01.2010 - 01.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Rhodes State College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Northwest State Community College

Diploma - undefined

Bryan High School
Tara Grimes