Tara Messer
Barbourville,KY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare- Ephraim McDowell Health
03.2022 - Current
- Monitored fetal heart rates during labor to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted in delivering newborns while supporting mothers' comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and IV fluids as directed by physicians.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, providing guidance and support to mothers during labor and delivery.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Corbin
Corbin , KY
03.2014 - Current
- Monitored fetal heart rates during labor and reported changes to the medical team.
- Assisted physicians with deliveries and performed neonatal assessments after birth.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous lines for pain relief during labor.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized birth plans for patients.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05-2018
Skills
- Fetal monitoring
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Newborn care
- Neonatal assessment
- Pain management
- Quality assurance
- Health care teamwork
- Patient education
- Emotional support
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- AWHONN Fetal monitoring
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award recipient
- GEM award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare- Ephraim McDowell Health
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Corbin
03.2014 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University