Tara Mackenzie, RN
Prescott,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 25+ years career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Identifies educational needs of patients and facilitate educational opportunities. Develops and implements care plans addressing the total healthcare needs of the patient. Consistently maintaining strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
Verde Valley Medical Center
2024.04 - Current
- Utilized Cerner to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge planning.
- Provided effective written communication skills, math skills for medication administration and reasoning ability, ensuring understanding of chronic medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
RN Senior Infusion
Arizona Oncolgy Associates
2023.06 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- 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 accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Director of Nursing
Tri-City Surgery Center
2021.01 - 2023.06
- Collaborated with staff, management and physicians to coordinate patient procedures and surgeries.
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed Risk Management and Quality program with monthly meetings, weekly staffing schedule, monthly staff meetings, responded to emergency situations, and reported any observed or suspected violations, hazards or non-compliance according to policy.
Staff RN
Tri-City Surgery Center
2017.10 - 2021.01
- Working Pre-Op / PACU and GI Recovery.
- Provide direct patient care, assessment, IV therapy, administering antibiotics, assisting with surgical blocks, recovery of surgical patients, pain management, and discharge care.
RN Float Pool
Verde Valley Medical Center
2019.07 - 2020.11
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Relieved external units such as pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, telemetry. med/surg, labor and delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
RN
Good Samaritan Hospice And Home Health
2016.03 - 2017.10
- RN Admission Liaison - working directly with families and patients coordinating care with care team, family and doctors.
Office RN
Cornerstone Pediatrics
2015.09 - 2016.03
- Working with newborns, toddlers and children directly documenting patient symptoms, and medical history for doctor to review
Staff RN
Yavapai Regional Hospital
2014.04 - 2015.09
- Labor and Delivery/Couplet Care / CCN
Office RN
Marion Medical Center
2012.05 - 2013.02
- Worked in busy medical practice performing front and back office work.
Staff RN
Yavapai Regional Hospital
2008.10 - 2010.10
- Labor and Delivery/Couplet Care / CCN
Relief Pool RN
Paradise Valley Hospital
2004.12 - 2006.05
- Worked Relief Pool Postpartum taking care of 6-8 Labor and/or GYN/Surgical patients.
Staff Nurse Couplet Care
Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital
2003.05 - 2003.12
- Worked Postpartum/Couplet Care.
Staff Nurse Float
Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital
1999.09 - 2001.07
- Pool worked relief pool full time in Med/Surgical; Oncology; ER; Telemetry; Overflow Ob/GYN and Outpatient Care (CV, ONC, and Med/Surgical).
Education
Nursing Courses - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZAssociates of Science - Nursing
Northland Pioneer College
1997
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Discharge Planning
- Team Player
- Computer Skills
- Language Skills
- Math Skills
- Reasoning Ability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Basic knowledge of physiology and chronic disease
- Written Communication
- Time Management
- Counseling/ Teaching Skills
- Ability to be self-directed, highly organized, and proactive.
BLS expires 9/1/2024
ACLS expires 9/1/2024
RN license- RN098593 expires 4/1/2027
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
Verde Valley Medical Center
2024.04 - Current
RN Senior Infusion
Arizona Oncolgy Associates
2023.06 - Current
Director of Nursing
Tri-City Surgery Center
2021.01 - 2023.06
RN Float Pool
Verde Valley Medical Center
2019.07 - 2020.11
Staff RN
Tri-City Surgery Center
2017.10 - 2021.01
RN
Good Samaritan Hospice And Home Health
2016.03 - 2017.10
Office RN
Cornerstone Pediatrics
2015.09 - 2016.03
Staff RN
Yavapai Regional Hospital
2014.04 - 2015.09
Office RN
Marion Medical Center
2012.05 - 2013.02
Staff RN
Yavapai Regional Hospital
2008.10 - 2010.10
Relief Pool RN
Paradise Valley Hospital
2004.12 - 2006.05
Staff Nurse Couplet Care
Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital
2003.05 - 2003.12
Staff Nurse Float
Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital
1999.09 - 2001.07
Nursing Courses - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Associates of Science - Nursing
Northland Pioneer College
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