Liza Tamkin
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. I have a variety of experiences which flow together well. I have proven adaptability working within different settings and healthcare systems. My main priority is to always make a positive difference in the health and well being of my patients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit /OB
Erie Shores Health Care
08.2021 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered and managed titration of high risk medications - Oxytocin , Epidurals
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Grand River Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grand River Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action using the Nursing Process.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcome. Mentorship and preceptorship of new staff and student nurses.
- Assisted doctors with assessment of high risk mental health patients utilizing the mental status exam, therapeutic interviewing skills. Presenting findings to physician and or linking patients with appropriate community supports or recommending further psychiatric assessment .
- Advocating for patients mental health needs.
- Administration of psychiatric medications.
Ashford and St Peters Hospital
Ashford and St Peters Hospital NHS
01.2000 - 02.2006
- Assessment of the adult medical surgical ICU patient.
- Management of medications requiring constant attention and appropriate titration to maintain hemodynamic stability of the critically ill patient
- Recovery of patients with spinal epidural post surgery
- Management and airways assist with intubation management of various forms of ventilation support, wake, wean and extubate patients as per MD orders.
- respond quickly and effectively to patients acute changes in condition utilizing resuscitation skills
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Royal Surrey Hospital NHS
08.1998 - 04.2000
- Assessment and care of the medical patient with a focus on respiratory, endocrine and renal patient.
- discharge planning and teaching and liaising with community supports and alternate living situations to facilitate appropriate discharge and or ongoing care.
- team approach to care working with and learning from a variety of healthcare members.
Education
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON2019
Adult Intensive Care - ENB 100
University of Surrey England
Guildford England 2001
Skills
CPR, ACLS NRP - 2022
ALARM 2022
Fetal Health Surveillance 2022
Breast Feeding Support ongoing
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit /OB
Erie Shores Health Care
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Grand River Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grand River Hospital
08.2008 - 05.2019
Ashford and St Peters Hospital
Ashford and St Peters Hospital NHS
01.2000 - 02.2006
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Royal Surrey Hospital NHS
08.1998 - 04.2000
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Adult Intensive Care - ENB 100
University of Surrey England
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