Tara James
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Committed Resident Service Coordinator ready to leverage 20+ years of healthcare industry performance. Highly skilled in patient relationship management and medication administration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Services Coordinator
ProMedica
10.2019 - Current
- Reviews pre move-in information (particularly medical history and needs) and assessments, and consults on appropriateness and initial service plan • Completes nursing assessment and state required forms • Participates in weekly service planning sessions • Identifies and communicates on an ongoing basis, changes to be made to service plan based on health status • Conducts nursing assessments on specific nursing concerns • Conducts nursing assessments (initial, status change, periodic follow-up) as per policy • Reviews and participates in the implementation of Service Agreements and Service Plans with Executive Director • Consults, as needed, on necessary medical/nursing interventions and move-in/move-out decisions with physician • Reviews change of status/24-Hour Reports daily. Assesses residents identified with a change of status, reviews actions taken previously, consults with Director, Wellness Management in determining follow up action meetings, as needed • Follows clinical protocols to manage acute medical and nursing needs • Assesses residents with special medical/nursing needs • Develops protocols for managing acute medical problems • Develops and implements specific protocols for addressing other medical, nursing and behavioral needs • Trains staff on specific protocols and delegates appropriates nursing tasks and functions to RSSs, SRCG/RCSs and RCGs • Participates in monitoring clinical protocols and specifying new interventions if necessary • Observes clinical practice issues • Conducts rounds in each house and the building at least dail
Nurse Supervisor
Manor Care
09.2012 - 10.2019
- Assisted with caring for patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing assistants
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications, (IV,PO,IM,Sub-q,enteral)
- Documented and charted on patients daily
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
Richmond, VA05.2004
GED -
Lansdowne High School & Academy Of Finance
Baltimore, MD06.1993
Skills
- Charting Medication Administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Wound Management
- Patient Admission
- Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Timeline
Resident Services Coordinator
ProMedica
10.2019 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
Manor Care
09.2012 - 10.2019
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute
GED -
Lansdowne High School & Academy Of Finance
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