Tatum McCollough
Oklahoma City
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Med Surg Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
ER REGISTERED NURSE
OU Medical Center
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed positive relationships with colleagues to foster an environment of teamwork within the department.
- Managed life threatening situations calmly and effectively while providing necessary treatment interventions.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations on patients with acute illnesses or injuries.
- Administered medications safely and efficiently according to physician orders.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit to ensure that each patient was receiving adequate care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, diagnose and treat emergent medical conditions quickly and accurately.
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
St.Francis Medical Center
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of policies, protocols and regulations related to Emergency Room services.
- Exhibited strong communication skills when working with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans and discharge planning activities.
- Provided compassionate care to patients from diverse backgrounds in a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in continuing education programs to enhance clinical knowledge base.
- Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and effective care for a wide variety of medical conditions.
REGISTERED NURSE, ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA UNIT
St.Francis Medical Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
- Prioritized workloads based on changing clinical situations.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs.
NURSE EXTERN
St.Francis Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned unit to assess patient needs and respond accordingly.
- Assisted with preparing equipment and supplies needed for treatments or procedures as directed by RNs or MDs.
- Provided individualized care consistent with plan of care under direction and supervision of RN.
NURSE ASSISTANT
St.Francis Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Documented all care given in accordance with departmental policy and procedure guidelines.
- Restocked necessary supplies on a daily basis and as needed.
- Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients; gathered supplies needed for treatments or tests.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
PHLEBOTOMIST
St.Francis Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Successfully drew blood from patients of all ages and skill levels in a timely manner.
- Performed venipuncture procedures with accuracy and precision.
- Prepared labels, forms, reports, and other paperwork related to specimen collection processes accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO, US05.2023
Skills
- Trauma nursing
- Emergency care
- IV insertion
- Condition monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
- TNCC
Timeline
Trauma Med Surg Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
ER REGISTERED NURSE
OU Medical Center
06.2025 - 10.2025
EMERGENCY ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
St.Francis Medical Center
04.2024 - 06.2025
REGISTERED NURSE, ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA UNIT
St.Francis Medical Center
05.2023 - 04.2024
NURSE EXTERN
St.Francis Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
NURSE ASSISTANT
St.Francis Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
PHLEBOTOMIST
St.Francis Medical Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University