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Tara Gulledge

Licensed Practical Nurse
Clarksville,Tennessee

Summary

Organized Licensed Practical Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
Clarksville, TN
05.2016 - Current
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
  • Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.

School Nurse

Clarksville Montgomery County School System
Clarksville, TN
04.2016 - Current
  • Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
  • Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
  • Oversaw health services for school of 1200 students and faculty.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
  • Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.

Staff Nurse

Department Of Defense, Medical Command
Fort Campbell, KY
06.2012 - 04.2016
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

Clinical Nurse Manager

Aquino Pediatrics
Clarksville, TN
04.1999 - 06.2012
  • Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
  • Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, prioritizing treatment and delegating assignments to maintain patient flows.
  • Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.

Long-Term Floor Nurse

General Care Convalescent Center
Clarksville, TN
08.1998 - 04.1999
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Bevill State Community College
Hamilton, Alabama
03.1997 - 05.1998

Skills

Clinical Documentation

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Timeline

Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
05.2016 - Current

School Nurse

Clarksville Montgomery County School System
04.2016 - Current

Staff Nurse

Department Of Defense, Medical Command
06.2012 - 04.2016

Clinical Nurse Manager

Aquino Pediatrics
04.1999 - 06.2012

Long-Term Floor Nurse

General Care Convalescent Center
08.1998 - 04.1999

Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing

Bevill State Community College
03.1997 - 05.1998

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