Tammy Spitzer
HARRISONBURG
Summary
Resourceful professional with several years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of nursing care techniques and methods, wound care, and time management.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Carilion Family Medicine
Waynesboro
04.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
Staff Nurse
Bridgewater Retirement Community
Bridgewater
07.2005 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Staff Nurse
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Harrisonburg
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Assessed patient conditions upon arrival in the emergency room.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Managed triage processes to prioritize patient care effectively.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols in high-pressure situations.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Assisted in the preparation of trauma victims for transfer or discharge from the hospital.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Massanuttan Technical Center
Pleasant Valley , Virginia 08.2000 - 06.2002
Turner Ashby High School
Bridgewater, VirginiaSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care planning
- Wound care management
- Specimen collection
- Electronic health records
- EMR/EHR
- Care plan collaboration
- Compliance adherence
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team communication
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Carilion Family Medicine
04.2014 - Current
Staff Nurse
Bridgewater Retirement Community
07.2005 - 04.2014
LPN - Nursing
Massanuttan Technical Center
08.2000 - 06.2002
Staff Nurse
Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Turner Ashby High School