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Tammy Harp

Harrisburg

Summary

Nursing leader with extensive experience in supervising staff and implementing infection control procedures. Expertise in healthcare documentation and chronic disease management, ensuring accurate patient records and high standards of care.

Experienced skills in patient assessment, disease management, medication administration and wound care.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse Manager

Saline Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Harrisburg, IL
01.2024 - Current
  • Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and regulations.
  • Monitored patient health records for accuracy and timely updates.
  • Infection Preventionist- Monitoring and documenting infections while following all guidelines and protocols.
  • Monitoring, implementing and documenting vaccinations for residents and staff.
  • Keeping logs and ordering of routine lab work for residents.
  • Providing in-services to staff regarding proper protocols for handwashing, proper hygiene and incontinence care for residents.
  • Ensure weekly and monthly weights are completed with weekly documentation.
  • When required I work as a floor nurse providing hands on care, administering medications, breathing treatments, injections, monitoring vital signs and changing dressings. Assessing residents for acute illnesses and notifying MD as necessary.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control measures and proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shawnee Rose Care Center
Harrisburg, IL
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Administered medications and treatments according to care plans.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Assisted in patient hygiene and daily living activities.
  • Documented patient information accurately in health records.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

Licensed Practical Nurse Manager

Saline Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Harrisburg, IL
11.2021 - 09.2023

Infection Preventionist

  • Monitoring and documenting infections while following all guidelines and protocols.
  • Monitoring, implementing and documenting vaccinations for residents and staff.
  • Keeping logs and ordering of routine lab work for residents.
  • Providing in-services to staff regarding proper protocols for handwashing, proper hygiene and incontinence care for residents.
  • Ensure weekly and monthly weights are completed with weekly documentation.
  • When required as nurse manager, I work as a floor nurse providing hands on care, administering medications, breathing treatments, injections, monitoring vital signs and changing dressings. Assessing residents for acute illnesses and notifying MD as necessary.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Technician

Harrisburg Medical Center, Mulberry Center
Harrisburg, IL
03.2019 - 11.2021
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes.
  • Assisted in daily living activities, fostering patient independence and comfort.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures.
  • Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Provided therapeutic group time for patients.
  • Admitted/discharged patients to floor, obtaining vital signs and documenting them accurately along with personal item inventory.

Education

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL
07-1991

Skills

  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Chronic disease management
  • Patient care management
  • Nursing staff training
  • Medical record maintenance
  • Nurse leadership
  • Direct patient care
  • Wound care
  • Assessment skills
  • Documentation
  • Procedure implementation
  • Assessing residents
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Managing unit operations
  • Wound care management
  • Passing medications
  • Unit support

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse Manager

Saline Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shawnee Rose Care Center
10.2023 - 12.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse Manager

Saline Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
11.2021 - 09.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse/Technician

Harrisburg Medical Center, Mulberry Center
03.2019 - 11.2021

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nurse

Southeastern Illinois College
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