Tara Ward
Lake Placid,FL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center
Sebring, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Performed systematic assessments to monitor patient progress.
- Facilitated patient and family education for better-informed decisions.
- Facilitated group support sessions.
- Coordinated efforts among medical teams to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Managed medication administration efficiently.
Family Advisor
Lakeshore Manor
Sebring, FL
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance community relations and maximize retained earnings.
- Increased referral numbers to achieve census objectives for AL/IL.
- Partnered with diverse healthcare teams to develop both existing and new resource channels.
- Arranged and facilitated events in Highlands County to boost AL/IL community engagement.
Director of Community Relations
Southern Lifestyle Senior Living
Lake Placid, FL
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Conducted assessments of individuals to determine suitability for community integration.
- Prepared and finalized contracts for admissions into community.
- Enhanced coordination with external and internal teams to streamline patient admissions.
- Established referral networks with external healthcare collaborators.
- Collaborated with physician offices and staff to understand needs and challenges.
- Strengthened connections with healthcare providers by maintaining frequent office visits to Social Workers and Case Managers.
LPN Field Nurse
Kindred Home Health
Sebring, FL
03.2014 - 02.2022
- Educated patients on enhancing lifestyle choices to minimize symptom reoccurrences.
- IV Administration, IM and Sub injections, wound vans, wound care, diabetic management, full system assessments, communication liaison between MD’s and families, charting and verbal orders
LPN Field Nurse
Total Home Health
Sebring, FL
02.2008 - 03.2014
- Instructed patients on lifestyle improvements to significantly lower symptom occurrence.
- IV Administration, IM and Sub injections, wound vans, wound care, diabetic management, full system assessments, communication liaison between MD’s and families, charting and verbal orders
Education
Assisted Living Administration Core Certified -
08.2022
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
SFCC
Avon Park, FL09.2012
Paralegal -
Nova University
Davie, FL03.1990
Skills
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Medication Management
- Intravenous Therapy Administration
- Advanced Wound Care
- Diabetes Care Management
- Charting Quality Assurance
- Patient Knowledge Enhancement
- Collaborative Team Coordination
- Event Coordination
- Local Outreach Initiatives
- Developed Referral Connections
- Strong Verbal Skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Effective Time Management
- Conflict Resolution Expertise
- Priority Assessment
- Patient Support and Representation
- Certified in IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
- Mental Health Management
- Wound Care Expertise
- Direct patient care
- Patient-Centered Home Care
- In-Hospital Care Coordination
- Clinical Documentation Management
- Patient Care Coordination
- Infection Management
- Ethical Decision-Making in Healthcare
- Advocacy for Patient Rights
- Hands-On Medical Care
- Patient Evaluation and Management
- Patient Discharge Coordination
- Medication reconciliation
- Senior Care Management
- Preventive Health Strategies
- Nursing Team Development
- Referral generation
- Patient care and education
- Diabetes management
- Care coordination
- Charting medication administration
- Nursing plan development
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Clinical judgment
- Nursing assessments
- Care plan implementation
- Patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Catheter maintenance
- Ensuring Patient Safety Compliance
- Health Education
- Patient Care Coordination
- Family Support Education
References
- Shelby Jones, ARNP, (863)-557-0080
- Tina McLean, PA, (863)-381-9330
- Dr Shechtman, (863)-465-7650
Timeline
Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center
11.2023 - Current
Family Advisor
Lakeshore Manor
02.2022 - 09.2023
Director of Community Relations
Southern Lifestyle Senior Living
02.2019 - 02.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Kindred Home Health
03.2014 - 02.2022
LPN Field Nurse
Total Home Health
02.2008 - 03.2014
Assisted Living Administration Core Certified -
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
SFCC
Paralegal -
Nova University
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