Tatum Powers
Mechanic Falls,ME
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient education, medication administration, and electronic health records. Proven ability to properly assess patients, implement safety protocols and enhance patient care coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maine Health (Western Maine Internal Medicine)
Norway, Maine
05.2024 - Current
- Triage calls based on priority and patient needs
- Conducted nurse visits to deliver patient care and support
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in a clinical setting
- Provided education to patients on treatment options and health management strategies for better self-care
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately
- Counseled patients on medication side effects and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes
Nurse Injector
Coastal Injections
Falmouth, ME
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed individual health needs and treatment options through patient consultations
- Botox, Daxxify, Xeomin Injections
- Microneedling with Radiofrequency
- Laser Hair removal
- Monitored patient during procedures to ensure safety and comfort
- Provided education on treatment plans and post-injection care instructions to ensure patient understanding
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to improve patient care strategies and outcomes
Charge Nurse
Central Maine Medical Center
Lewiston, ME
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Supervised nursing staff to uphold patient care standards and enhance overall care quality
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to streamline workflow and improve patient experience
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient assessments
- Managed nursing schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce risks in the patient environment
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions and document changes in status or plan of care
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to support patients and their families during difficult times
Medical Assistant
Mayo Regional Hospital (DFFM)
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
08.2008 - 06.2018
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician
- Educated patients on treatment plans and medication instructions
- Coordinated patient scheduling and appointments, enhancing clinic workflow and patient access
- Recorded patient histories and vital signs in electronic health records, supporting accurate clinical assessments
- Communicated patient messages to physicians, ensuring timely responses to concerns and treatment updates
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes
- Performed phlebotomy procedures for sample collection from patients
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and ordered stock
- Trained new staff on office protocols and best practices for patient interaction
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
- Outpatient anti-coagulation clinic
- Referrals, prior authorizations, insurance claims
- Supported patient care by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments
Education
Associates Degree Nursing - Nursing
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston, Maine05-2022
High School Diploma -
Foxcroft Academy
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine06-1996
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting/Plebotomy
Beal College
Bangor, MaineSkills
administrative assessment
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Treatment Planning
- Lab result interpretation
- Preventive health
- Patient assessment
- Health care consultation
- Follow-up calls
- Intake and discharge
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Patient care coordination
- Aesthetic treatments (Neurotoxins, microneedling, laser hair removal
- EMR experience
- Orders, referrals, prior authorizations
- Charge nurse experience
- Excellent administrative skills
Affiliations
Organizing, cooking, cleaning, boating, kayaking, hiking, spending time with my family and friends.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Maine Health (Western Maine Internal Medicine)
05.2024 - Current
Nurse Injector
Coastal Injections
06.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Central Maine Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
Medical Assistant
Mayo Regional Hospital (DFFM)
08.2008 - 06.2018
Associates Degree Nursing - Nursing
Maine College of Health Professions
High School Diploma -
Foxcroft Academy
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting/Plebotomy
Beal College