Tara Herr
Scipio,IN
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse able to operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Great communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. Certified in ACLS, TNCC, and PALS.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Schneck Medical Center
Seymour, IN
03.2022 - Current
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Certified Medical Assistant
St. Vincent Jennings Hospital
North Vernon, IN
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Madison, IN05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Columbus, IN12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, INSkills
- Physical Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Triage
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Wound Care
- Decision-Making
- Treatment Recommendations
- Creative Problem Solving
Certification
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Schneck Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
St. Vincent Jennings Hospital
08.2019 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Indiana
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