Tara McIntosh
Lexington,KY
Summary
Qualified Nurse Practitioner with over 9 years of APRN experience and 22 years of nursing experience. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization. Dedicated professional known for assisting patients in-person, visiting patients at home, by phone or video chat and through email. Ready to join a new organization supporting patient care and assessing needs. Currently have active APRN licenses in Kentucky, Ohio, Maine, Texas, North Carolina, and Florida with license application processing in Arizona, Louisiana, South Dakota, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Care House Calls
05.2016 - 09.2023
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Traveled by car to visit average 12 patients each day to perform initial visits and physical examinations.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
University Of Kentucky College Of Nursing
08.2010 - 05.2017
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Trained students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Little Clinic
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Baptist Hospital
01.2001 - 11.2013
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Baptist Physicians Surgery Center
01.2004 - 04.2007
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2000
High School Diploma -
Estill County High School
Irvine, KY05.1996
Skills
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Adult Health Management
- Medication Prescribing
- Primary Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Diabetes and Nutrition Treatments
- Health Promotion
- Wellness Strategies
- Emergency Care
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Care House Calls
05.2016 - 09.2023
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The Little Clinic
08.2014 - 05.2016
Clinical Nursing Instructor
University Of Kentucky College Of Nursing
08.2010 - 05.2017
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Baptist Physicians Surgery Center
01.2004 - 04.2007
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Baptist Hospital
01.2001 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Estill County High School
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