Tammy Hudgins
Cobbs Creek
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with 20 years of experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Expertise in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs while managing daily assignments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and proficiency in Epic charting, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator
Riverside Healthcare
GLOUCESTER
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinated patient care across orthopedic services and departments.
- Educated patients on treatment options and recovery processes.
- Collaborated with surgeons to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Advocated for patient needs during multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare providers.
- Tracked data related to patient outcomes over time according to established metrics.
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Riverside Healthcare
GLOUCESTER
04.2016 - Current
- Delivered direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patients, fostering continuity of care.
- Assisted surgeons by providing necessary instruments during surgeries.
- Coordinated with surgical team to streamline workflow and enhance communication during procedures.
- Prepared operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment to support patient safety.
- Provided assistance with transfer and positioning of patients onto OR table safely.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring availability and compliance.
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
Riverside Healthcare
GLOUCESTER
04.2015 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered medications and treatments, ensuring safety and effectiveness for diverse patient populations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating tailored care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
ECPI
Newport News, VA12-2014
Associate of Arts - Public Health
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05-2011
Skills
- Care coordination
- clinical assessment
- patient education
- outcome tracking
- surgical assistance
- EPIC charting
Certification
- BLS and ACLS
Timeline
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator
Riverside Healthcare
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Riverside Healthcare
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
Riverside Healthcare
04.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
ECPI
Associate of Arts - Public Health
American Military University