Tamara Holbrook
Salyersville
Summary
Highly skilled professional with experience in long term and acute care nursing. Established in patient assessment, treatment, and education. Computer skilled and proficient in all documentation and record maintenance to ensure accuracy and patient confidentially.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Cell Staff LLC
03.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Private Duty Nurse
Debby Harvey RN
01.2005 - 04.2008
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Health Care Hospital
02.2002 - 03.2005
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Case Manager Coordinator
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
03.1991 - 02.2002
- Reviewed caseworkers' client cases and made recommendations for additional actions and improvements.
- Conducted training to update staff on new laws, regulations and procedures to promote more informed delivery of client services.
- Intervened in urgent and crisis situations and provided services in compliance with [State] and federal regulations and laws.
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
Paul B Hall Medical Center
04.1988 - 03.1990
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Highlands Regional Medical Center
05.1977 - 04.1988
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky School of Nursing
Prestonsburg, KY05.1977
Skills
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Vaccine Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intake and Discharge
- Medication and IV Administration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Cell Staff LLC
03.2019 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Debby Harvey RN
01.2005 - 04.2008
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Health Care Hospital
02.2002 - 03.2005
Case Manager Coordinator
Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
03.1991 - 02.2002
Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse
Paul B Hall Medical Center
04.1988 - 03.1990
Charge Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Highlands Regional Medical Center
05.1977 - 04.1988
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky School of Nursing
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