TARA MERILLAT
Fleming Island,FL
Summary
Well rounded Registered Nurse offers 16 years experience in the acute hospital setting. Top-notch abilities in excellent family centered patient care, as well as effective communication with fellow co-workers. Charge nurse experience facilitated abilities to handle and diffuse difficult situations in a professional manner. Trained in medical/surgical nursing as well as experience in pre-op/PACU and pediatrics. EMR experience include: Cerner, Meditech, Sunrise and Epic. Excellent IV/phlebotomy skills as well as sound judgment and attention to detail.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
University Of Florida
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Floated in house to various med/surg/PCU units and cared for acutely care patients during 10 week contract.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
In House Agency Nurse
Conway Regional Health System
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided quality comprehensive care to adult patients on med/surg/tele units, Ratio 1:6
- Performed role of charge RN majority of shifts during this contract
- Willingly floated to other units as needed to fulfill staffing needs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Travel Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Springhill North
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Executed quality nursing care on fast paced med/surg units, Ratio: 1:6
- Met contractual obligations by securing housing and traveling on schedule to show up on time for new assignments
- Adapted to new hospital rules, learned their charting system, procedures and processes quickly for optimal patient care delivery.
Staff Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare System
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Coordinated care for medical-surgical/post-op unit, ratio 1:6, with a wide variety of high acuity adult population patients
- Thrived in this fast paced work environment, which housed 49 beds. Established critical thinking and daily utilization of nursing skills and accurate judgment.
- Worked closely with other staff members to provide excellent care to patients.
Travel Registered Nurse-Covid 19 Crisis Assignment
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Supported facility needs by working flexible schedule and contributing to multiple units
- Cared for critically ill covid-19 patients in the epicenter of the pandemic.
- Intervened in crisis situations, working in uncharted waters when dealing with an unknown virus at that time.
Staff Registered Nurse
Conway Regional Health System
05.2012 - 11.2019
- Delivered optimal care of patients on several different units during my time at CRMC including: Medical/surgical/oncology, Post-op Gynecologic/Urology, Medical/surgical/Ortho as well as Pre-op/PACU
- Performed charge nurse duties to assist staff with clinical questions and concerns as well as facilitate patient/family satisfaction
- Executed care of pre and post-operative patient, educated prior to surgery, managed their post-operative pain, surgical site care and education prior to safe discharge.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Center for Pediatric Health
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted with examinations, treatments and office procedures
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases based on seasonal factors, age or current transmission rates.
Pediatric Staff Nurse Emergency Department
Arkansas Childrenʼs Hospital
09.2008 - 12.2010
- Worked with pediatric patients ages newborn-18 years old in a Level One Trauma center emergency room
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
RN Staff Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2008
- Performed meticulous nursing care of critically ill patients on a Surgical Step-down Unit
- Responsibility: Managed patients and provided nursing care, tracheal care and the management of critically ill patients, including radical neck surgeries, post op surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, blood transfusions, EKG interpretations, and nursing duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Business marketing - General Studies
Harding University
Searcy, AR05.2002
Bachelor's in (BSN) - Nursing
Harding University
Searcy, AR07.2007
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Quality Patient Care
- Ability To Multitask
- Patient And Family Advocacy
- IV management
- Epic, Cerner, Meditech
- Chronic Disease Management
- Acute Care Expertise
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 03/01/24
- ACLS, 12/01/23
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
University Of Florida
08.2023 - 10.2023
In House Agency Nurse
Conway Regional Health System
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Springhill North
12.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Registered Nurse
Methodist Healthcare System
09.2020 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse-Covid 19 Crisis Assignment
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
Staff Registered Nurse
Conway Regional Health System
05.2012 - 11.2019
Clinic Registered Nurse
Center for Pediatric Health
02.2011 - 01.2012
Pediatric Staff Nurse Emergency Department
Arkansas Childrenʼs Hospital
09.2008 - 12.2010
RN Staff Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
02.2008 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts/Business marketing - General Studies
Harding University
Bachelor's in (BSN) - Nursing
Harding University
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