Tara Lynn Kent RN, BSN
Austin,TX
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preop RN
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
National Jewish Health
01.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Adult Pulmonary Clinic
- Patient education of respiratory medications, devices and disease processes
- Phone triage and assessment
- Administration of nebulized medications
- Assistance in coordination of care for out-of-state patients during their week long evaluations and testing
- Adult Pulmonary Clinic
Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
06.2010 - Current
- Company Overview: Progressive Care Unit
- Assessment, care, monitoring and discharge planning for patients admitted with stable acute MI, chest pain/rule out MI, Post op day #1 open heart surgery patients, post op thoracotomy, pre & post cardiac cath/interventions including stents, ablations, electrophysiological studies, post op pericardial window, cardiac dysrhythmias, heart failure, pacemaker/AICD insertion
- Educating patients with CABG, CHF and MI
- Monitoring patients for cardiac changes, telemetry changes and EKG
- Progressive Care Unit
Registered Nurse
Skyridge Medical Center
07.2012 - 08.2019
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures
- Assess for medical needs and testing
- Perform testing and medical administration
- Coordinate pre/post-operative care
- Educate patients on pre/post-operative instructions as well as surgical information
Registered Nurse
The Portland Clinic, LLC
12.2008 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: Department of General Surgery (Dr
- Matt Reed and Dr
- Angela Lewis-Traylor)
- Assist in multiple in-office procedures, such as lipoma excisions, various skin lesion excisions, irrigation & drainage, hemorrhoid bandings, foreign body explorations, etc.; maintain and set-up equipment, such as electric cautery, cryoablation, ECG and ultrasound;
- Responsible for medical stock replenishment, room turnover, sterilization of instruments and preparation of specimens, biopsies and cultures;
- Provide and educate clients about wound, ostomy and dressing care;
- Coordinate appointments between surgeons, oncologists and outside providers, as well as schedule hospital procedures;
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions to surgical patients;
- Triage incoming phone calls
- Administer oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous and subdermal medications and vaccinations
- Department of General Surgery (Dr
- Matt Reed and Dr
- Angela Lewis-Traylor)
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided customers with legendary service, while upholding the standards of the company to its highest degree
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2004 - 09.2008
- Provided customers with legendary service, while upholding the standards of the company to its highest degree
Student Nurse Extern
Swedish Medical Center- Multi-trauma Unit
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
- Performed diagnostic tests under supervision of registered nurses, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control procedures, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff members alike.
Education
Fulfilling pre-requisites for admission to UCHSC
University of Colorado at Denver
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Health and Sciences Center
05.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV setup
- Lab result interpretation
References
Professional & Personal References Available Upon Request
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
Preop RN
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Skyridge Medical Center
07.2012 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
National Jewish Health
01.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Swedish Medical Center
06.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Portland Clinic, LLC
12.2008 - 06.2010
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
09.2008 - 01.2009
Student Nurse Extern
Swedish Medical Center- Multi-trauma Unit
05.2007 - 07.2008
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2004 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Health and Sciences Center
Fulfilling pre-requisites for admission to UCHSC
University of Colorado at Denver
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