Breckinridge Practical Nurse

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August 24, 2021

TAMARA NANCE

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Objective: To continue growing in my career and expand my experiences while sharing my knowledge with others seeking an education in healthcare.

EDUCATION

Walden University- Minneapolis,MN- 11/2020-Present

ITT Tech - Salem, VA 3/2013 – 3/2015 Breckinridge School of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

ECPI Technical Institute 10/2007-10/2008 Certificate for Licensed Practical Nurse

Roanoke,VA

ORGANIZATIONS

Health Occupations Students of America – Roanoke,Va 8/2003-6/2004

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center 4/2015-Present

RN Charge Nurse/ ADON

•Supervise CNA staff and ensure all duties/responsibilities are being completed

•Ensuring patient safety

•Administration of medication through the 6 Rights of Medication

•Treatments and wound care; protective ointments, applying patches, and wound vacs

•Tracheostomy care and ensuring clear airway

•Insertion of Foley catheters using sterile technique

•IV insertion and peripheral/ central dressing changes

•Orienting new nursing staff to facility policy and procedures and participating in the hiring process

•Developing rapport with patient and family members

•Providing great costumer service

•Assessment of patients and notifying MD of any changes promptly

•Maintaining of patients charts and confidential files using HIPPA

•Proper documentation in timely manner

•Time management /prioritizing based on patient ratio

•Working first hand with therapy department and dietitian to ensure patient needs are being met

•Scheduled admissions and discharges

•Evaluation of staffing requirements including floor assignments

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center ) 12-2008-2015

Provide wound care, read, follow, and administered medication per medical administration record

Provide instruction and supervision to Certified nursing assistants as needed

Assess patient and implement interventions to improve patient outcomes

References available upon request