TAMARA C. CHARLES

Cell: 786-***-**** - ac2d8y@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Newly licensed Registered Nurse Professional with over 17 years in the healthcare field as a responsible, enthusiastic, goal oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent communications, people skills, hospital, Rehab, Skilled Nursing, and acute care experience, providing nursing care to our diverse populations with a dedicated work ethic.

License: Current Active Registered Professional Nurse May 2017 SKILLS

Women's health exams

Patient-Centered Focus

Cardiac Life Support

High level of autonomy

Problem resolution capability

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Skilled in audits and quality assurance

checks on patients charts and medical

records

Teamwork / Collaboration

Leadership Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Strong Assessment Skills

Reviewed patient treatment plans and

measured individual progress on Acute/

Skilled/ Long Term Care Clients

Preceptor to new RN's and LPN's

Implemented role as Charge Nurse and

Supervisor at the same time in the events

of understaffing

Patient evaluation/intervention

Professional bedside manner

Communication Written And Oral

Problem Solving

AFFILIATIONS

American Nurses Association Member July 2014-Present Florida Nurses Association July 2014-Present

WORK HISTORY

10/2015 to 08/2016 Licensed Practical Nurse- Per Diem Rehabilitation Center At Hollywood Hills – 1200 N 35th Avenue Hollywood, FL 33 021

Worked as Admissions Nurse.Assessed needs for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

Coordinated care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Provided health education, promotion, and counseling to patients, including their families

Quality Patient Care

Ensure safety of residents, staff, and the building Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Made daily work assignments. All residents were taken care of, cleaned, toileted, turned, and repositioned

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. 03/2015 to 03/2016 Licensed Practical Nurse- Per Diem Villa Maria West – 8850 NW 122nd Street Hialeah Gardens, FL General nursing duties including Admissions/ Discharge Planning Served as team leader instructing CNA\'s and LPN\'s in correct procedures and techniques for client/resident nursing care

Proficient in interacting with families of cultural diversity Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. 05/2000 to 04/2014 Licensed Practical Nurse

Miami Jewish Health Systems – 5200 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, FL Performed to meet all health requirements, as required by law Matrix Experience for DCF Census

Administered medications, wound and incision care and other personalized interventions

Computer Knowledgable

Supervised the care provided by fellow LPN\'s, CNA\'s, and sometimes RN\'s Managed to delegate various levels of nursing assignments to ancillary personnel Adhered to nursing process in accordance with facility guidelines Worked as Admissions Nurse for facility

Patient/Family advocate

Geriatric Treatment Knowledge.Extensive experience with this population including working with MDS coordinators with Care Plans based on the clients needs.

Health Education Training

Served as team leader instructing CNA\'s, LPN\'s, and RN\'s in correct procedures and techniques for resident nursing care

Strong Assessment Skills

Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Effectively supervised Number LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Improved annual employee retention rate from Number to Number percent. Oversaw and managed Number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism. Made frequent rounds to ensure resident safety and conditions. Patients were safe and stable. If there were any issues with residents, their doctors or ARNP\'s were called and new orders were obtained.

Called on as Nursing Supervisor on occasion for Facility. Provided discharge instructions for residents returning home. Answered all questions regarding medications

Chronic patient care in med-surg/ LTC/ SNF unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 20-40 patients per shift. EDUCATION

Current Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Censa International College - 4481 NW 167th Street Miami, FL Recently re-enrolled in BSN Program

October, 2013 Associate of Science: Nursing

Dade Medical College - 3721 NW 7th Street Miami, FL Obtained Associates of Applied Science In Nursing