Nancy Tarver

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

• Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
• Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
• Developed and adjusted work schedules for OB staff.
• Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses and support staff.
• Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.
• Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
• Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
• Managed emergency patients and handled patient treatment concerns.
• Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.

• Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, and families.
• Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being a hands on mentor to clinical staff.
• Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.

• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Assisted with surgical procedures

Registered Nurse working intermediate, assisted and licensed residential care in a long term care setting.

Medication administration, perform treatments and act as emergency response nurse.

Facility charge nurse.

Licensed Practical Nurse working intermediate, assisted and licensed residential and long term care.

Medication, treatment and emergency response nurse.

Charge nurse.

Licensed Practical Nurse functioning as a staff nurse on a med-surg/neuro unit. Performed medication administration, treatments and dressing changes.