TARA J. MAHON
Rio Rancho,New Mexico
Summary
Diligent nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Albuquerque, NM
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans
- Improved communication among healthcare providers , streamlining the coordination of services for patients
- Assess patient needs and connected them with appropriate resources to ensure optimal health outcomes
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow- up and appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated appointments and transportation for patients, streamlining access to essential medical services.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring a smooth transition from hospital to home or other facilities.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse-Med/Surg
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Planned and coordinated day-to-day administrative and operational functioning of a 24-bed Med/Surg unit
- Supports Nursing Manager to manage the quality of service, cost-effectiveness, and patient safety
- Full-Time Medical- Surgical RN who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans
- Review care plans daily to ensure appropriate care is provided to each patient and warranted as per their needs
- Serve as a resource in an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
Registered Nurse-Stepdown/Telemetry
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborative and flexible role with clinical leadership responsibilities, supervising and evaluating Certified Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians
- Performed patient care responsibilities including assessments, medication delivery, and team collaboration with doctors and ancillary staff members
- Safety support and patient advocacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Albuquerque, New Mexico04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2014
Skills
- Knowledgeable about healthcare field and policies as shown by 3 years in hospital acute care setting
- Dependable, hardworking, and flexible
- Strong Communication skills
- Knowledge of many different EHR's/applications including but not limited to Epic, Cerner, McKesson, word, and excel
- Serve as patient advocate and educator
- Assesses goal planning/outcomes and managing care, including discharge planning and aiding in case management
- Adherence and knowledge of HIPPA laws along with state and federal laws as well
- Strong computer and typing skills
- Easily adaptable when new needs arise
- Critical thinking involving chart review, audit, and medical management for wide variety of patients with individualized medical needs
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Blue Cross Blue Shield
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse-Med/Surg
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse-Stepdown/Telemetry
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
06.2020 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brookline College
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University of New Mexico
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