Nov **** May ****

Tamara Herrick

Professional Summary

Hardworking and reliable, focused on going above and beyond to support team and serve patients and their families. Trained in patient centered care and offering top-notch nursing abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a professional. Excited to learn new skills and concepts.

Skills

Hard working self-motivated

compassionate level-headed

Professional Problem solver

Experience

RN Case Manager Hospice

MSA Hospice Augusta, GA

Reviewed care strategies from across disciplines to optimize approaches, minimize liability, and improve patients' outcomes. Worked with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate and revise plans of care. Counseled patients and family regarding symptom control, nutrition, and direct nursing care measures.

Advocated for patients' needs with internal team members, off-site program representatives and personal caregivers.

Documented patient and family care plans, actions, goals and concerns utilizing mobile devices.

Oversaw and documented patient care and care plans for 15-20 patients, depending on census.

Coordinated with medical staff, volunteers and caregivers to meet unique needs of each patient.

Helped patients and family members make ideal choices to best meet needs and work within current capabilities and end of life considerations. Handled hostility and emotional distress common with end-of-life patients and families with level-headed approach to restore calm and find appropriate solutions.

215 Nicholson Street, Evans, GA 30809

706-***-****

ad3lu1@r.postjobfree.com

Aug 2019 Nov 2021

May 2019

RN

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Augusta, GA

Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Recorded patient medical history and documented previous or observable symptoms.

Educated patients and families on conditions, treatment options and possible outcomes.

Maintained safe, caring environments for patients and families. Assessed patient vital signs and documented diet and exercise habits. Administered medications to patients and monitored physical responses. Performed diagnostic and clinical tests to assess patient conditions. Acted as resource for patients to address concerns and questions. Evaluated, updated and revised plans of care to achieve intended outcomes. Implemented infection control procedures to protect patients and staff. Engaged with patients, learning about each individual and establishing rapport to encourage personal comfort.

Trained, guided and managed new staff on nursing procedures. Supervised nursing assistants and aides and delegated work tasks to team strengths.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing : Nursing

Augusta University Augusta, GA

Certifications

CPR (Advanced training in past, just need to recertify) Legal Nursing Consultant (University of Georgia -11/2022)

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