Tara Zamani
Venice,CA
Summary
Attentive, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner dedicated to supporting patients. Highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser South Bay
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided nursing care to medical and psychiatric patients across the lifespan.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Documented observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining the continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Communicated with family members and patients in a variety of traumatic situations.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Worked successfully with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals and promote customer satisfaction by resolving problems.
Travel Registered Nurse
Kasier Permanente Downey
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care of acute mentally ill clients.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Ensured patient assessment and nursing input into treatment planning process, including nursing goals and interventions, consistent with patient’s specific needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Travel Registered Nurse
Northridge Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided care to complex psychiatric patients in the psychiatric ward and demonstrated technical skills in assessing depression, suicidal intent, aggressive/assaultive behavior and unpredictable behavior
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team, in goal setting and discharge/placement planning for patients
- Provided services to assist in meeting health-related self-care demands and/or enhancing or developing self-care
- Administered medications, protocols and critical care operations in accordance with established standards, hospital policies and procedures
Travel ER Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
- Treated medical & psychiatric adults and pediatric patients while collaborating with various ER Professionals.
Registered Nurse
Centinela Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Cared for trauma, medical, and psychiatric patients in a 244-bed ER.
- Administered medications and treatments per doctors' orders and provided comprehensive, focused assessments.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Health Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Educated clients on the benefits of whole foods, herbs, and supplements for optimal health and well-being.
- Reduced symptoms of digestive issues among clients by recommending specific diets focused on gut health.
- Promoted weight loss among overweight/obese clients by suggesting nutrient-dense meal options and practical portion-control strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
- Coordinated and implemented nutrition programs within the community to promote healthy eating.
- Conducted comprehensive client assessments to identify nutritional imbalances and develop targeted interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, United States
Walden University
Minneapolis, United States11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA08.2018
Master of Science - Integrative Nutrition
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
California State University Northridge, United States
Northridge, United States05.2004
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Assessments/Care
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Active Listening
- Excellent Collaborating Skills
- Proficient in Working with Diverse Patients Across Lifespan
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Flexible Schedule
- Certified Nutritionist & Health Coach
- Fluent Bilingual in English/Farsi
Accomplishments
- Certified Nutrition Specialist by CBNS (Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists).
- Health Coach Certificate in Nutrition from Institute of Integrative Nutrition, NY.
- Experienced with Meditech, Epic and Cerner charting.
Certification
- ANCC PMHNP Certified
- CA BRN NP and Furnishing License in progress
- DEA License in progress
- NPI Number in progress
- Registered Nurse
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Member of American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Timeline
Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser South Bay
12.2023 - 03.2024
Travel Registered Nurse
Kasier Permanente Downey
11.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Northridge Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Travel ER Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
09.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Centinela Medical Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Health Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, United States
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Saint Mary's University
Master of Science - Integrative Nutrition
University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
California State University Northridge, United States