Tara L. Smith
Byram,MS
Summary
Housekeeper focused on providing exceptional service to commercial tenants. Reliable, responsible and driven to be integral team member. Consistently punctual in arrival and stays until all tasks are complete. Manages supply inventory and task list efficiently. Results-driven Nurse excels in any position or environment using solid skills and past experience. Collaborates with others to meet deadlines and goals. Communicates effectively with co-workers and patients
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housekeeper
Self Employed
Byram, MS
06.2016 - Current
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to remain sanitary and clean.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables to avoid waste buildup.
- Cleaned rooms by replacing used towels and linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas
- Dusting of furniture
- Organized drawers and shelfs
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
Travel RN
Discoveries In Nursing
Meridian, MS
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Director of Clinical Services
Hospice Compassus
Meridian, MS
12.2009 - 06.2012
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified Nursing personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for Nursing staff.
- Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
- Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
Director of Clinical Education
Golden Living Nursing Home
Meridian, MS
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Collaborated with departments, assessed educational needs of staff and implemented needed in-servicing and education.
- Oversaw hospital-wide education, supported evidence-based practice and achieved educational outcomes through safe, focused care.
- Partnered with vendors and outside consultants to schedule training for new equipment, protocols, medication and documentation forms.
- Developed, implemented, evaluated and revised programs of orientation, in-service training and continuing education for nursing personnel.
- Built, maintained and supported culture that fostered productive working relationships, desired patient outcomes and organizational goals.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Poplar Springs Nursing Center
Meridian, MS
07.2007 - 12.2008
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 12-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Performed annual employee performance evaluations
Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse
East Mississippi State Hospital
Meridian, MS
06.1996 - 07.2007
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Developed and implemented IC/EH policy and procedures
- Served as liason for Lauderdale County Health Dept.
- Member of Infection Control and Safety Committee
- Assisted physician with new employee health screenings
- Maintained confidential employee health records
- Trained in Disaster Preparedness
- Data entry, produced reports utilizing computer software
- Instructed IC/EH new employee orientation
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12.1997
Skills
- Team Support and Collabortion
- COVID-19 Safety Procedures
- Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills
- Multi-tasking, Organization, excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail, editing of documents
- Ability to find positive in any situation
- Type 60-80 wpm
Certification
- Northstar Digital Literacy, Goodwill Industries of MS - August 17, 2022
- Digital Footprint, Accessing Telehealth appointments, Career Search Skills, Information Literacy,Microsoft Powerpoint office 2016, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel Office 2016, Social Media, Supporting K-12 distance learning
Timeline
Housekeeper
Self Employed
06.2016 - Current
Travel RN
Discoveries In Nursing
06.2012 - 06.2016
Director of Clinical Services
Hospice Compassus
12.2009 - 06.2012
Director of Clinical Education
Golden Living Nursing Home
12.2008 - 12.2009
Assistant Director of Nursing
Poplar Springs Nursing Center
07.2007 - 12.2008
Infection Control/Employee Health Nurse
East Mississippi State Hospital
06.1996 - 07.2007
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Meridian Community College
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