Tara Ward
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven registered nurse with 7 years of comprehensive nursing experience in high-pressure environments. Exceptional communication, clinical judgment, and time-management skills ensure meticulous documentation and organization. Proven ability to deliver quality patient care across ICU, procedural, and PACU settings. Recognized as Nurse of the Year for 2022 and a DAISY nominee. Committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that enhances patient outcomes and promotes teamwork among healthcare professionals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Tampa General Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Directed operations of a 47-bed pre/post cardiovascular unit, optimizing care for outpatients and inpatients, including ICU and PACU level of care. Led payroll administration for the unit and assisted with scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels. Developed quality data tracking methods to identify improvement opportunities. Collaborated with unit leadership to identify and implement changes to workflow to improve patient safety and outcomes. Followed up on event reports to implement corrective actions and enhance service delivery.
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Critical care, procedural, PACU, diagnostic testing, and outpatient setting experience while working on a 47 bed pre/post cardiovascular unit.
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Tampa General Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Monitored patients on telemetry, assisted with flow of unit, provided organization and timely communication to appropriate staff and patients on a 47 bed pre/post Cardiovascular unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12-2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL06-2019
Bachelor of Exercise Science -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08-2015
Skills
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational
- Clinical skills pertinent to pre/post cath lab/EP/IR - TR bands, sheath pulls, femostops, woggles, PA Caths/hemodynamics, transvenous pacers, titratable vasoactive and inotropic drips, IV insertion
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification August 2019 - Present
- Ventricular Assist Device Care Provider August 2019 - Present
- Cardiovascular Registered Nurse Board Certified January 2020 - Present
- CPR Certified - American Heart Association
Timeline
Clinician
Tampa General Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2022
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Tampa General Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Exercise Science -
Florida State University
ACTIVITIES
- CVC Interdepartmental Shared Governance Advisor - October 2024 - Current
- 3K Shared Governance Advisor - July 2022 - Current Chair - January 2021 - July 2022
- Quality, Safety, and Innovation Housewide Committee 3K Representative - July 2021 - Current
- Healthy Work Environment Housewide Committee 3K Representative - January 2024 - Current
- Health Data and Analytics Housewide Committee 3K Representative - January 2024 - Current
- 3K Best Practice Committee Advisor - January 2022 - Current
- 3K Retention and Recruitment Committee Advisor - January 2022 - Current