Tara Townsend
Hampton
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner prepared to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based primary care to diverse adult and geriatric populations, building on more than a decade of multi-state inpatient, med-surg, telemetry, and trauma nursing experience. Entry-level FNP with recent advanced training in assessment, diagnosis, and chronic disease management, complemented by a strong history of collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in high-acuity settings. Motivated to transition into ambulatory or primary care practice with a focus on patient education, safety, and culturally sensitive care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Hogue Health
Salisbury, MD
01.2029 - 04.2029
- Completed 550 hours in family practice managing patients across the lifespan under preceptor supervision.
- Performed comprehensive and focused histories and physicals, developed differential diagnoses, and created evidence-based treatment plans for common acute and chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted labs and diagnostics in collaboration with preceptors and documented encounters in EPIC.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Tidal Health Community Clinic
Salisbury, MD
09.2028 - 01.2029
- Conducted well visits and acute care visits, focused on health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education.
- Participated in interprofessional collaboration to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
Float Pool RN
Sentara Resource Pool
09.2025 - 12.2028
- Float between multiple in-network hospitals to cover sick calls, patient census swings, and unexpected staff shortages that are not covered at the divisional levels.
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
Hampton, VA
05.2025 - 03.2027
- Perform patient assessments and collaborate with care team, make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs.
- Promote patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures.
- Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides.
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Facilities
01.2015 - 01.2025
- ECU Health Medical Center (Trauma Surgical Intermediate Care Unit, Neurosciences Intermediate Care Unit) Greenville, NC 09/2024- 05/2025
- University of Maryland Shore Memorial at Easton (Telemetry) Easton, MD 05/2024-07/2024, 05/2022- 08/2022
- Chippenham Hospital (Trauma Stepdown) Richmond, VA 10/2023- 02/2024, (Cardiac Progressive Care) Richmond, VA 08/2022-06/2023
- Henrico Doctor's Hospital (Cardiac Stepdown) Richmond, VA 07/2023- 09/2023
- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital (Ortho) Atlanta, GA 10/2021- 04/2022
- Anne Arundel Medical Center (Float Pool) Annapolis, MD 07/2021- 10/2021, (Joint and Spine/Observation) Annapolis, MD 11/2018- 10/2019
- Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (MedSurg/Onc) Fairfax, VA 02/2021- 07/2021
- CJW Johnston Willis Hospital (MedSurg/ COVID-19) Richmond, VA 11/2020-02/2021
- Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (MedSurg-Tele/ COVID-19) Chesapeake, VA 08/2020- 10/2020
- Broward Health Medical Center (Neuro/Tele), Fort Lauderdale, FL - 02/2020-03/2020
- St. Francis Medical Center (Telemetry), Columbus, GA - 10/2019-01/2020
- Carroll Hospital Center (Med-Surg), Westminster, MD - 03/2018-06/2018
- McLeod Regional Medical Center (Cardiology; Ortho/Neuro), Florence, SC - 10/2017-11/2017; 07/2015-10/2015
- Henderson Hospital (Observation), Henderson, NV - 03/2017-09/2017
- Matthews Medical Center (Med-Surg/Tele), Matthews, NC - 12/2016-03/2017
- Laurens County Memorial Hospital (Med-Surg/Tele), Laurens, SC - 08/2016-11/2016
- Franklin Square Medical Center (Med-Surg Float), Baltimore, MD - 05/2016-08/2016
- Plaza Medical Center (Inpatient Rehab/Med-Surg Float), Fort Worth, TX - 02/2016-05/2016
- Christus Spohn Hospital – Memorial (Med-Surg), Corpus Christi, TX - 11/2015-02/2016
- Key Contributions Across Assignments:
- Applied the full nursing process in caring for patients and families, incorporating applicable laws, policies, standards, and evidence-based practice.
- Collected and analyzed assessment data to identify expected outcomes and develop individualized plans of care.
- Coordinated care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, ensuring continuity and safe transitions.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, EHR systems, and unit workflows while maintaining high standards of care.
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Float / Med-Surg / Oncology
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
Salisbury, MD
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to meet patients’ personal, physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cognitive needs.
- Demonstrated and applied age-specific knowledge while providing patient-centered care to a diverse population.
- Managed multiple patients with complex medical conditions, prioritizing care and ensuring safe medication administration.
Registered Nurse
Wexford Health Sources (Correctional Facility)
Westover, MD
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Utilized the nursing process in alignment with ANA Standards of Nursing Practice to provide care in a correctional environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and professionalism while coordinating patient care services in a secure facility.
- Delivered chronic disease management, medication administration, and health education to an underserved population.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2029
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2029
Skills
- FNP-Focused: Primary care assessment and diagnosis, preventive care, health promotion, guideline-based management of common conditions across the lifespan
- Clinical: Comprehensive and focused assessments, telemetry and neuro monitoring, cardiology and med-surg care, chronic disease management support, patient and family education
- Systems: Proficient with multiple EHR platforms; adaptable to new systems and workflows
- Professional: Strong communication, teamwork, leadership in varied care settings, flexibility as a traveler and contract nurse
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - Member
- National Association of Family Nurse Practitioners (NAFNP) - Member
- Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP) - Member
- National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) – Member
- American Nurses Association (ANA) – Member
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, State of Virginia, License #1234 (July 2029 - Present)
- Registered Nurse, State of Virginia, License #5678 (January 2013 - Present)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, AHA, Expires January 2029
- ACLS, Expires January 2029
- PALS, Expires January2029
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Hogue Health
01.2029 - 04.2029
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Tidal Health Community Clinic
09.2028 - 01.2029
Float Pool RN
Sentara Resource Pool
09.2025 - 12.2028
RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
05.2025 - 03.2027
Travel Registered Nurse
Multiple Facilities
01.2015 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Float / Med-Surg / Oncology
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
08.2014 - 07.2015
Registered Nurse
Wexford Health Sources (Correctional Facility)
04.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University