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Tara Murrow

McFarland,KS

Summary

Healthcare professional driven to deliver high-quality patient care and effective case management. Expertise in care coordination and patient advocacy, fostering strong communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability and results-oriented approach in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Case Manager

St. Croix Hospice
09.2020 - Current
  • Managed client care in both home and facility environments.
  • Managed patient care during admission, change of status, end of life and discharge.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address client requirements.

RN PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTH NURSE

ADVOCARE
08.2014 - 09.2020
  • Managed medical procedures including trach, G tube, and Vent Care for special needs children.
  • Evaluate daily needs of clients and provide necessary treatments.
  • Facilitated parent travel arrangements for medical and other appointments.
  • Accompanied clients to school while managing their needs throughout the day.
  • Adhere to medical orders.

RN Case Manager

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
10.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managed patient care during admission, change of status, end of life and discharge.
  • Engaged medical personnel to manage client needs.
  • Adjusted medical support plans based on current patient conditions.
  • Home health was rewarding as well to help the client get better and improve with the treatments we provided
  • Assessment skills
  • Organizing daily task
  • Care coordination of the client
  • Wound care
  • IV care
  • Lab draws
  • Injections
  • On call

RN Case Manager

Angels Care Home Health
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Managed patient care within home health environments.
  • Admissions and discharges
  • Oasis assessments for Medicare
  • Worked closely with physicians' staff to manage client services.

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

ACCESSIBLE HOME HEALTH
04.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided comprehensive tracheostomy and gastrostomy care for special needs infants.
  • Monitored and documented clients' daily treatments.
  • Assist parents with transportation to appointments
  • Accompanied clients to school.
  • Implemented doctor recommendations.

NURSE CASE MANAGER

Accessible Home Care
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Manage home health care coordination for clients.
  • Handled patient admissions and discharge processes.
  • Oasis assessments for Medicare
  • Coordinated with physicians office for client needs
  • Monitored and tailored healthcare services to meet evolving needs.
  • Home health was rewarding as well to help the client get better and improve with the treatments we provided
  • Assessment skills
  • Organizing daily task
  • Care coordination of the client
  • Wound care
  • IV care
  • Lab draws
  • Injections
  • On call

RN

St Francis Health Women's Center
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Handled telephone triage, prepared equipment for sterilization, obtained lab specimens, and scheduled procedures.
  • Provided support to Endocrinology clinic staff.
  • Enhanced efficiency through effective issue triaging.
  • Coordinated the placement of patients into appropriate rooms.
  • Supported implementation of necessary procedures.
  • Use computer system: Epic, ECW
  • Conducted laboratory tests.
  • NST'S
  • Update logs

RN FIELD NURSE

Home Care and Hospice
11.2015 - 04.2016
  • Managed client care in home health and hospice environments.
  • Admissions and discharges
  • Coordinated with physicians office for client needs
  • Hospice deeply touched me as a nurse and a person
  • I love being able to care for patients during their end of life
  • Monitored and modified caregiving plans in response to evolving health conditions.
  • Home health was rewarding as well to help the client get better and improve with the treatments we provided
  • Assessment skills
  • Organizing daily task
  • Care coordination of the client
  • Wound care
  • IV care
  • Lab draws
  • Injections
  • Took call
  • Allscripts computer system

RN, REGISTERED NURSE ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR, MANAGER

ALMA MANOR
05.2009 - 06.2013
  • Operated under administrator's guidance.
  • Identified and addressed patient needs.
  • Oversaw daily operations of care management program.
  • Collected information from patient interactions, medical staff insights, and family member feedback.
  • Reviewed and corrected state and federal reports promptly.
  • Monitored ongoing restorative nursing initiatives and ensured program success.
  • Organized department data using Excel.
  • Conducted and finished assessments for CMS on time.

RN, PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR, MANAGER

WAMEGO CITY HOSPITAL
01.2006 - 05.2009
  • Managed activities in social service department and discharge planning.
  • Provided support in the Wamego Family Care Clinic as required.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures and managed telephone triage.
  • Provided nursing care across Med/Surg, ER, surgery, and recovery room settings.
  • Leadership training
  • Spearheaded Utilization Review committee meetings.

RN, NEW OB INTAKE NURSE, OFFICE NURSE

THE WOMEN'S HEALTH GROUP, PA
03.2003 - 02.2006
  • Supported physician with various OB/GYN procedures including sonograms, amniocentesis, and colposcopy.
  • Familiar with Practice Partner and Zeta fax
  • Ensured completeness of patient health records.

RN, LABOR, DELIVERY, POST PARTUM, NURSERY, GYNECOLOGY

THE MARTHA K. HOOVER WOMEN'S CENTER, GEARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
08.2002 - 09.2004
  • Supported OB, GYN, and newborn patients in various departments.
  • Monitored obstetrics patients.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS
01.2002

Certificate for Intravenous Therapy -

Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS
01.2000

Certificate of Practical Nursing -

Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS
01.1996

Skills

  • Case Management
  • RN
  • Home Health
  • Utilization Review
  • Pediatrics
  • Home Care
  • Hospital
  • Nursing
  • Hospice Care

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • Driver's License

Additional Information

Delivered meals on wheels and had a BSN student job shadowing with me for case management and utilization review., 2007-2009 'Hardwiring Excellence,' by Quint Studer, 'Crucial Conversations,' by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillian, Al Switzler, 'Crucial Confrontations,' by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillian, Al Switzler, 'What got you here wont get you there,' by Marshall Goldsmith, 'QBQ! The question behind the question,' by John Miller

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: US

Timeline

RN Case Manager

St. Croix Hospice
09.2020 - Current

RN Case Manager

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
10.2019 - 08.2020

RN Case Manager

Angels Care Home Health
12.2018 - 09.2019

Pediatric Home Health Nurse

ACCESSIBLE HOME HEALTH
04.2018 - 05.2019

NURSE CASE MANAGER

Accessible Home Care
11.2017 - 03.2018

RN

St Francis Health Women's Center
02.2016 - 05.2016

RN FIELD NURSE

Home Care and Hospice
11.2015 - 04.2016

RN PEDIATRIC HOME HEALTH NURSE

ADVOCARE
08.2014 - 09.2020

RN, REGISTERED NURSE ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR, MANAGER

ALMA MANOR
05.2009 - 06.2013

RN, PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR, MANAGER

WAMEGO CITY HOSPITAL
01.2006 - 05.2009

RN, NEW OB INTAKE NURSE, OFFICE NURSE

THE WOMEN'S HEALTH GROUP, PA
03.2003 - 02.2006

RN, LABOR, DELIVERY, POST PARTUM, NURSERY, GYNECOLOGY

THE MARTHA K. HOOVER WOMEN'S CENTER, GEARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
08.2002 - 09.2004

Certificate for Intravenous Therapy -

Manhattan Area Technical College

Certificate of Practical Nursing -

Flint Hills Technical College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cloud County Community College
Tara Murrow