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Tara Hamm

Cullman,AL

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at UAB Medicine, showcasing exceptional patient assessment capabilities and a compassionate approach to care. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and direct patient care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in infection control and patient advocacy,

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
06.2006 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
05.2006

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Family-centered care
  • Developmental care
  • Emotional Support
  • Immunization Administration
  • Phototherapy
  • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Blood Transfusion Administration
  • Decision-Making
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Vitals monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Electronic Charting
  • Specimen Collection
  • Medication Administration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment

Timeline

Registered Nurse

UAB Medicine
06.2006 - Current

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville
Tara Hamm