Tera Bingham
Amarillo
Summary
Registered nurse with management experience for busy cardiology practice along with starting up a program for the company called Chronic Care Management. I have also worked along side a busy Electrophysiologist in the hospital setting rounding on cardiac patients and help with education for patient for the hospital procedures. I help to provide day to day management of a very busy clinic as well. I am a very Passionate nurse providing care during end of life care with Hospice Experience with excellent pain and symptom management skills along with compassionate communication and education with all types of patients and families experiencing end of life changes. My goal would be to manage a hospice company with providing patient education and care. I have been known for excellent patient care along with leadership skills with my coworkers, physicians and hospital personnel.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Personal Physician Hospital Nurse
Lake View Cardiology (formerly AHG)
Amarillo
09.2013 - Current
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted physicians during diagnostic procedures and patient examinations.
- Educated patients on cardiac health management and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment processes.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices in cardiology care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Led nursing staff in providing high-quality patient care.
- Managed staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage across departments.
- Facilitated communication between nursing teams and healthcare administration.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice Care of the Southwest
Amarillo
03.2010 - 09.2013
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated families on hospice services and end-of-life care options.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses closely.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospice care protocols and procedures.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as social work counseling or spiritual care when necessary.
- Provided guidance on managing symptoms related to terminal illnesses such as pain control techniques or nutrition counseling.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX 01.2004 - 12.2008
Tascosa High School
Amarillo, TXSkills
- Critical thinking
- Healthcare collaboration
- Emotional support
- Compliance awareness
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Case management
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Registered nurse license obtained 01/2009
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Personal Physician Hospital Nurse
Lake View Cardiology (formerly AHG)
09.2013 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice Care of the Southwest
03.2010 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
01.2004 - 12.2008
Tascosa High School