Tara White
Athens,AL
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse committed to providing all patients with outstanding care and support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry
Nashville , TN
11.2024 - Current
- Charge RN on 4 LDR unit.
- Delivered empathetic nursing care to patients during labor, antepartum, and postpartum.
- Monitored patients following cesarean sections.
- Coordinated with nursing teams, physicians, patients, and families to provide treatment based on emotional, cultural, and physical needs.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
OCH Medical Center
Starkville, MS
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Labor nurse on a 8 LDR unit.
- Managed care for patients in rural hospital setting.
- Pre/intra/post-operative care for cesarean deliveries.
- Managed patients in active labor and provided postpartum care.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
TJ Samson Community Hospital
Glasgow, KY
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Labor nurse on a 6 LDR unit and 10 PPR unit.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat, length, and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Reviewed and tracked the progress of mothers in labor, interpreted the fetal heart monitor, and informed the delivering physician of the status.
- Provided information, guidance, and hands-on clinical care to support pregnant women.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care, and follow-up medical care.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth, and for babies immediately after birth, in hospitals and health clinics.
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
Jasper, GA
01.2022 - 11.2022
- LDRP unit with 4 labor rooms, 3 observation/antepartum rooms, and triage.
- Managed care for patients in rural hospital setting, most patients with limited prenatal care.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Pre/intra/post-operative care for cesarean deliveries.
RN - Labor and Delivery
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Review and track progress of mothers in labor, interpret fetal heart monitor and inform delivering physician of status.
- Monitor fetal heart rate for abnormalities and treat appropriately under physician order and scope of practice.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assist the physician during delivery, treatment, examination, and surgical procedures.
- Perform functions of circulating and scrub nurse.
- Prepare operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
RN- Neuro Medical Surgical
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst, NC
02.2017 - 10.2018
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with strokes, seizures, and other neurological processes on a 27 bed unit.
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment for 4-5 patients per shift
- Provided pre and post op care for cervical and lumbar surgical patients with management of wounds, incisions, and drains.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, pharmacists, case managers, physical therapists, physicians, and others involved in patient care to ensure continuity of care.
- Consistently exceeded call of duty by working additional shifts.
- Demonstrated ability in managing critical situations and making care based decisions.
Nurse Aide
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, AL
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Provided basic medical coverage for children ages 9-14 years during summer camp.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Assisted in administering scheduled medications.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Paramedic
United States Air Force
San Antonio, TX
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Responded to emergency calls on Lackland AFB and surrounding area.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in the field or in transit.
- Transported patients to and from different departments.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Operated emergency vehicles in a safe and efficient manner to transport emergent patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama-Huntsville
Huntsville, AL2015
Skills
- Cervical dilation assessment
- Vacuum/forceps/vaginal delivery assistance
- Labor status assessment
- Pre-, intra-, and post- operative care
- Scrub assist/cesarean sections
- Preeclampsia/eclampsia recognition and care
- Antepartum long-term care
- Assessment/care newborn
- ICU emergent deliveries/cesarean sections
- Medication and IV management
- Electronic medical charting
- Strong medical and work ethic
- Organized and detail oriented
- Team oriented with effective communication skills
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse- License #1-174219
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
- AWHONN- Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- S.T.A.B.L.E.
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry
11.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
OCH Medical Center
09.2024 - 11.2024
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
TJ Samson Community Hospital
11.2022 - 09.2024
Travel Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2022
RN - Labor and Delivery
Huntsville Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2021
RN- Neuro Medical Surgical
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
02.2017 - 10.2018
Nurse Aide
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
06.2015 - 08.2015
Paramedic
United States Air Force
05.2009 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama-Huntsville
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