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Tara Metcalf

Hendersonville

Summary

Objective, attentive nurse that exhibits high-level care and teamwork during every shift.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, ICU

Cross Country Healthcare
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Totalmed Staffing
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Meditech Charting System; 14 bed unit
  • 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.
  • Established rapport with families during times of stress and crisis while maintaining patient's lines, tubes, and devices

Registered Nurse, ICU

Totalmed Staffing
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • EPIC charting system, 14 bed unit
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

Pardee Hospital, ICU
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Administer medications and monitor patient responses, including titrating drips, end of life care, and life support medications
  • Manage care from admission to discharge while communicating with multi-disciplinary providers and care team members
  • Provide patient care, stabilize patients, and advocate for the best interests of patients and families
  • Report abnormal findings or changes in patient status to appropriate providers
  • Care for patients in various settings circumstances, units, and shifts

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC
2021

Skills

  • Supportive of patients and colleagues
  • Efficient use of time and resources
  • Adaptable to ever changing needs
  • Reliable
  • Patient-focused
  • Maintains highest current nursing standards

Certification

BLS ACLS NIHSS PALS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, ICU

Cross Country Healthcare
12.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Totalmed Staffing
05.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse, ICU

Totalmed Staffing
01.2023 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse

Pardee Hospital, ICU
06.2021 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Carolina University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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