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Tamara Weldon

Mooresville,IN

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Wellpath, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans, ensuring high-quality care for diverse populations. Highly skilled with a variety of Mental Health diagnoses.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Wellpath
07.2020 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Registered Nurse

Wexford Health
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
07-1997

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Compassion and empathy
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medication distribution
  • EMR systems
  • Performing EKGs
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Health screening
  • Mental health nursing

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Wellpath
07.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Wexford Health
05.2019 - 06.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Tamara Weldon