Tara Gamble
Hollister
Summary
Experienced and compassionate LVN with excellent people skills and a dedicated work ethic seeking to grow within the nursing field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSD/Back up Infection Preventionist
Gilroy Healthcare, Sup. Nelson Rubio, 408-842-9311
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions.
- Took necessary steps to prevent and control acquisition and transmission of infectious agents in the patients, staff, and visitor populations.
- Educated employees about infection control; and developing organizational infection control standards that meet state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies; CDC and OSHA.
- Administered annual employee and patient immunizations
Floor Supervisor (LVN)
Gilroy Healthcare, Sup. Ryan Banner (408)842-9311
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and family members
- Experience as wound care nurse. Changed, cleaned, and dressed wounds as ordered by MD
- Experience with G-tubes, suctioning, and catheters
- Planned, organized, and developed all staff in-services in accordance with state law.
- Educated and oversaw 80+ CNA's to ensure quality care was being delivered to all residents.
Home Health Nurse
Bridge HH, Supervisor Susan, (831) 220-0211
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addressed individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pacific Hills , Sup. Valerie Alves (408)779-7346
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
- Ensured efficiency of treatments through monitoring treatment plans and communication with MD
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and communicated appropriate labs/treatment for MD review.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pacific Hills, Sup. Valerie Alves 408-779-7346
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psychosocial and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking
- Experience with admission and Nursing Assessments
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gavilan College
Gilroy CaSkills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Hospice and palliative care experience
- Intravenous therapy comprehension
- Diabetes and Stroke Patient Care
- Infection Control and Prevention Certified
- Employee and Patient annual immunizations
Certification
- CPR certified
- IV Therapy Certified June 2017
- Infection Preventionist
- Director of Staff Development
- Completion of Skin, Wound and Ostomy training
Timeline
DSD/Back up Infection Preventionist
Gilroy Healthcare, Sup. Nelson Rubio, 408-842-9311
08.2020 - 05.2023
Home Health Nurse
Bridge HH, Supervisor Susan, (831) 220-0211
08.2019 - 06.2020
Floor Supervisor (LVN)
Gilroy Healthcare, Sup. Ryan Banner (408)842-9311
05.2018 - 08.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pacific Hills , Sup. Valerie Alves (408)779-7346
08.2017 - 05.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pacific Hills, Sup. Valerie Alves 408-779-7346
09.2014 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Gavilan College
- CPR certified
- IV Therapy Certified June 2017
- Infection Preventionist
- Director of Staff Development
- Completion of Skin, Wound and Ostomy training
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