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TARA Lancaster

San Diego,CA

Summary

Reliable and compassionate nurse with nine years of acute care experience in various medical specialties. Able to adapt to diverse fast-paced environments. Proficient communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills. Dedicated to life-long learning and providing safe, high quality nursing care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FLOAT POOL RN (Med/Tele)

Scripps Mercy Hospitals
06.2022 - Current
  • Float to thirteen floors with various specialties, including emergency department
  • Adapt to different environments and collaborate with all members of healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

TRAVEL RN (Hepatology/Nephrology Transplant)

Stanford Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Gained experience in caring for pre-op/post-op liver, kidney, and lung transplant patients on a stepdown unit
  • Administered IV immunosuppressants, monoclonal antibodies, IVIG, and vasoactive drips
  • Cared for patients with feeding tubes, GJ tubes, tracheostomies, drains, wound vacs, ostomies, PCA/PCEA pumps, On-Q pumps, nimbus pumps, etc.
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.

TRAVEL RN (Med/Tele/Trauma)

Natividad Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided care for telemetry patients with various cardiac, pulmonary, endocrine, ortho, respiratory, and neuro conditions
  • Gained experience in care of trauma patients.

HOME HEALTH RN

TLC Wellness Hawaii
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Admitted and provided assessment and treatment for home health patients
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to provide resources needed to overcome barriers to healthcare
  • Provided ongoing education and supportive emotional care for patients with various chronic health conditions.

REGISTERED NURSE II (Med-Surg/Oncology/Telemetry)

Eisenhower Health
09.2015 - 12.2019
  • Gained invaluable experience in management of critical situations and performance of core nursing skills
  • Acquired experience in the care of pre-op/post-op surgical patients and oncology/palliative care patients
  • Developed skills necessary to provide sensitive emotional and spiritual care to patients and family members.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL
05.2015

Skills

Strong patient advocate with exceptional communication skills

Flexible and adaptable in various environments and nursing specialties

Motivated toward professional growth and continuing education

Dedicated to providing holistic nursing care and empowering patients to make necessary lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, state of California
  • AHA BLS
  • AHA ACLS
  • Transformative nurse coach certificate

Awards

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pensacola Christian College (2015)
  • Received nine "Jackie Lee Houston Shining Star" nominations from Eisenhower Health (2015-2019)
  • Received a Daisy Award Nomination (2017)
  • Nominated for Inpatient Nursing Excellence Award (2019)

Timeline

FLOAT POOL RN (Med/Tele)

Scripps Mercy Hospitals
06.2022 - Current

TRAVEL RN (Hepatology/Nephrology Transplant)

Stanford Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2022

TRAVEL RN (Med/Tele/Trauma)

Natividad Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2020

HOME HEALTH RN

TLC Wellness Hawaii
03.2020 - 07.2020

REGISTERED NURSE II (Med-Surg/Oncology/Telemetry)

Eisenhower Health
09.2015 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Pensacola Christian College

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