Tara Moore
Registered Nurse
Webbers Falls,OK
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations. My best skill is being malleable to new concepts that improve patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Director of Nursing, Regional Director of Nursing
Countryside Estates Healthcare Services
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Managed three facilities that provided care to over ninety respiratory/ventilator patients with very complex co-morbidities.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Improved Medicare star ratings from a one to a five and maintained rating throughout tenure.
- Maintained stellar state surveys with no patient care tags.
Director of Nursing
Riverside Health Services
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Improved Medicare star ratings from a one to a four.
- Maintained excellent state surveys.
Regional Administrator
Jordan Home Health
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented best practices in project management to ensure successful delivery of objectives within budgetary constraints.
- Spearheaded regional initiatives to achieve company-wide goals and improve overall performance.
- Established strong relationships between regional offices, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating a supportive atmosphere that encouraged professional growth.
- Oversaw hiring and onboarding processes, securing top talent for key regional positions.
- Implemented new systems to track regional performance, providing valuable insights for decision-making purposes.
- Delivered timely reports on regional activities, highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements across all regional operations.
- Successfully transitioned legacy systems into modernized platforms with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- Resolved complex issues promptly through effective problem-solving techniques and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Improved profit margins on each patient certification by fifteen percent through optimizing Oasis submissions.
Clinical Team Manager
Jordan Home Health
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Implemented evidence-based practices into clinical workflows to improve overall patient outcomes.
- Reduced turnover rates by actively addressing employee concerns and implementing targeted retention strategies.
- Streamlined daily operations for increased efficiency with effective scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Developed comprehensive training programs that enhanced staff competency levels in various clinical procedures.
- Enhanced teamwork and collaboration among staff members by implementing regular team meetings and open communication channels.
- Managed financial resources prudently, optimizing budgets while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans, fostering collaborative partnerships between nursing, medical, and ancillary staff.
- Spearheaded recruitment efforts, attracting top talent and expanding the capacity of the clinical team to serve more patients effectively.
- Improved patient care by overseeing the daily activities of a clinical team, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Provided expert guidance on complex cases, offering consultative support to clinicians during difficult decision-making processes.
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Institute
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as angiograms and electrophysiology studies to provide accurate data for treatment decisions.
- Ensured timely interventions by promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient conditions to the appropriate medical personnel.
- Played an integral role in the successful implementation of new nursing protocols and procedures within the Cardiac Cath Lab setting.
- Reduced the risk of complications through meticulous attention to sterile techniques and proper equipment handling.
- Developed positive rapport with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Provided care for the Watchman and TAVR clinical trials with excellent outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Countryside Estates Health Services
11.2010 - 05.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Platt College, Practical Nursing
Tulsa, OK 06.2008 - 5 2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice, RN
Connors State College
Warner, OK05.2016
Skills
Hemodynamics monitoring
ECG
Intravenous therapy
Neurological monitoring
Compassionate Care
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced Life Support
Respiratory maintenance
Endotracheal intubation
Clinical judgment
Cardiac monitors
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing, Regional Director of Nursing
Countryside Estates Healthcare Services
02.2021 - 03.2023
Director of Nursing
Riverside Health Services
03.2020 - 02.2021
Regional Administrator
Jordan Home Health
02.2019 - 03.2020
Clinical Team Manager
Jordan Home Health
04.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Heart Institute
05.2016 - 09.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Countryside Estates Health Services
11.2010 - 05.2016
Platt College, Practical Nursing
06.2008 - 5 2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice, RN
Connors State College
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