Tara Hamer-Boddy
Registered Nurse
Michigan City,MS
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Being a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and having the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy would be a great addition to the team.
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring ventilator settings and adjusting as needed based on patients'' respiratory needs.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and optimal results.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in critical care nursing.
- Maximized efficiency in ICU by participating in regular audits of equipment and supplies, ensuring all necessary materials were readily available for patient care.
- Served as advocate for patients'' rights, working diligently to ensure their needs were met throughout their stay in ICU setting.
- Utilized advanced equipment for continuous monitoring of critically ill patients, optimizing treatment effectiveness.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall quality of patient care in ICU setting.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within field of critical care nursing.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
LPN Administrative Nurse
Foxbridge Assistant Living
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted Director of Nurses with daily operations.
- Supported quality improvement of staff nurses by participating in ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Reduced errors in medication administration by maintaining accurate records and ensuring proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Maintained nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports and identifying trends.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Completed assessments for admissions process by creating organized system for gathering and entering patient information into electronic health records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from family and vendors.'
LPN Unit Manager
Waters Of Memphis
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Assisted in development and review of policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for LPN unit ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Streamlined communication between staff and family members to provide consistent updates on patient progress.
- Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care planning.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Ensured safe environment for patients and staff by maintaining proper infection control standards.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Managed 10 nurses and nursing activities in 100-bed facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Worked at least 24 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
LPN Charge Nurse Medical Surgical
Regional One Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Cerner.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and deliver high-quality care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 7 to 10 patients per day in 20-bed unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Memphis, TN05.2016
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Northwest Community College, Ashland, MS
Ashland, MS06.1997
Skills
- Vital signs
- Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Organ donor procedures
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Point of care testing
- IV Setup
- Cardiac Monitors
- Infection Control
- Endotracheal intubation
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documenting Vital Signs
Accomplishments
- Marquis Who's Who's 2022: Humanitarian Award
- Training: Trained team of staff nurses to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Supervision: Headed the onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Supervised team of 25+ staff members.
Affiliations
- National Black Nurse Association
- Lambda Psi Nu, Sorority Incorporated
- Who's Who
Certification
BLS
ACLS
CPR/ First Aide
Wound Care
IV Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
LPN Unit Manager
Waters Of Memphis
09.2021 - 10.2023
LPN Administrative Nurse
Foxbridge Assistant Living
01.2020 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse Medical Surgical
Regional One Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Northwest Community College, Ashland, MS
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