Tomi Spencer, RN
Homosassa
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aetna, CVS
Homosassa
08.2023 - Current
- Identified potential risks related to medication use or inadequate follow up care after discharge from the hospital.
- Promoted continuity of care by advocating for patients within the healthcare system.
- Acted as an advocate for patient rights during hospital stays or other clinical encounters.
- Managed caseloads involving multiple chronic illnesses across various settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities or private homes.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions according to established protocols.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments provided by consulting specialists or other providers involved in a patient's care plan.
- Facilitated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or hospice care when needed.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss treatment options for complex cases.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing new information or changes in a patient's condition.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Analyzed test results and communicated findings to physicians in order to develop effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams ensuring safe transitions back into the community.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
Registered Nurse, Pre Op., Operating Room, PACU
All Saints Surgery Center
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Communicated with patient and family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Registered Nurse Pre Op., Operating Room, PACU
Medley
02.2022 - Current
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Pre Op., Operating Room, PACU
CareRev
02.2022 - Current
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Suncoast Endoscopy Center
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
HCA Citrus Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Rehab
Crystal River Health And Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
Student Nurse Intern, Emergency Room, MedSurg
Citrus Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nurse
Rasmussen College
Ocala, Fl12.2018
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL03.2017
GED -
Hudson High School
Hudson, Fl01.2009
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Alternative Treatments
- General Surgery
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- EMR Systems
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Safety
- Patient Care Management
- Family Support and Assistance
- Accurate Documentation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Microsoft Office
- Emergency Response
- Diet and Nutrition
- Care Plan Development
- Physical Assessment
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Wound Care
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Patient Education
- HIPAA
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Long-Term Care
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Medication management
- Clinical assessment
- Health education
- Data documentation
- Risk assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- Crisis intervention
- Patient engagement
- Effective communication
- Medical records management
- Medical evaluation
- Goal setting
- Staff education and training
- Case evaluation
- Care plan development
Certification
- Licensed [Registered Nurse] - [ 2018- present]
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aetna, CVS
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pre Op., Operating Room, PACU
All Saints Surgery Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Pre Op., Operating Room, PACU
Medley
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pre Op., Operating Room, PACU
CareRev
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Suncoast Endoscopy Center
02.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
HCA Citrus Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse, Rehab
Crystal River Health And Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 02.2019
Student Nurse Intern, Emergency Room, MedSurg
Citrus Memorial Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Nurse
Rasmussen College
Practical Nurse - Nursing
Rasmussen College
GED -
Hudson High School