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Tara McMinn

Ramsey,IN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive 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. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Outpatient Nursing Coordinator

Harrison County Hospital
07.2017 - 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.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • 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.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

RN Floor Nurse

Harrison County Hospital
08.2008 - 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.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Ensured accuracy in patient records by meticulously documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ultimately contributing to better-informed decision making by healthcare providers.
  • Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
  • Facilitated timely discharges through efficient coordination with case managers, social workers, and physicians.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on medical surgical floor.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

RN Floor Nurse

Baptist Floyd Memorial Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2008
  • Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
  • Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.

Education

Associates in Nursing - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN
05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
05.1997

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Geriatric Care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Team Coordination
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication Administration
  • Precepting
  • Staff Supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership

Timeline

RN Outpatient Nursing Coordinator

Harrison County Hospital
07.2017 - Current

RN Floor Nurse

Harrison County Hospital
08.2008 - Current

RN Floor Nurse

Baptist Floyd Memorial Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2008

Associates in Nursing - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Southern Indiana

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