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Taryn Davis

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Summary

Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care and operating room nursing. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manager

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient care by implementing efficient operating room processes and procedures.
  • Developed strong relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to foster a collaborative work environment.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ensuring timely availability of necessary supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Assessed staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.

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Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

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Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.

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Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to efficiently anticipate needs.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator

Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
  • Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
  • Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting all tools and equipment necessary for each procedure.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Hillcrest Hospital South
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Registered Nurse, Primary on Call Triage

Cura HPC
05.2016 - 04.2018
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
  • Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
  • Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Triage after hours calls within 100 mile radius from Tulsa with 150 patient census.

Registered Nurse, Trauma Emergency

Saint Francis Hospital Trauma Emergency Center
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Breckinridge School of Nursing
Tulsa, OK
12.2014

Associate of Science - Psychology

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Jenks High School
Jenks, OK
05.2005

Skills

  • ACLS/BLS/PALS certified
  • TNCC/ENPC, previously certified
  • Perioperative Nursing
  • Operating Room Preparations
  • Emergency Response
  • Chemotherapy certified

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Operating Room Circulator

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
05.2022 - 09.2023

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Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
11.2020 - 06.2021

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Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020

Registered Nurse, Operating Room Circulator

Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
08.2019 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Hillcrest Hospital South
04.2018 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse, Primary on Call Triage

Cura HPC
05.2016 - 04.2018

Registered Nurse, Trauma Emergency

Saint Francis Hospital Trauma Emergency Center
02.2015 - 02.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Breckinridge School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Psychology

Tulsa Community College

High School Diploma -

Jenks High School
Taryn Davis