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Tara Koch

San Diego

Summary

Compassionate, board-certified Medical-Surgical RN with 4+ years of acute care experience. Expertise in performing thorough assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Strong communicator dedicated to improving patient outcomes and experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - Current
  • Provide patient-centered care to a diverse population with diagnoses including small bowel obstructions, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, renal calculus, and diabetic ulcers
  • Manage a typical patient load of 5:1 while ensuring quality, safety, and timely care
  • Educate patients and families on condition management, medication, and post-discharge instructions

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Sharp Mary Birch
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Supported postpartum recovery for patients following vaginal and cesarean deliveries
  • Performed newborn assessments and provided education on newborn care
  • Monitored for complications including hemorrhage, preeclampsia, and infection

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managed care for post-op joint replacements, trauma/fractures, and spinal surgeries
  • Operated and maintained traction and continuous passive motion (CPM) devices
  • Monitored patients using remote telemetry and reported changes in condition
  • Served as resource nurse and preceptor for nursing students and new hires

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Ridgeview Medical Center
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care for orthopedic patients from admission to discharge
  • Administered medications and performed wound care, including management of chest tubes, PICC lines, and epidurals
  • Adapted nursing care to meet diverse patient needs and evaluated multimodal pain interventions
  • Collaborated with physicians to address acute changes in patient status

Long-term Care Registered Nurse

Monarch Healthcare Management
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Delivered individualized care to long-term, memory care, and transitional care patients
  • Managed chronic and acute conditions including CHF, COPD, Parkinson’s, and dementia
  • Provided end-of-life care and emotional support to patients and families
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN
05.2023

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN
12.2020

Associate of Liberal Arts -

Normandale Community College
07.2020

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Wound care & dressing changes
  • IV insertion & management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Pain management
  • Post-op recovery care
  • Critical thinking
  • Prioritization
  • Patient education
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Empathy

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed in California and Minnesota
  • MEDSURG-BC (Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certification)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Timeline

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - Current

Postpartum Registered Nurse

Sharp Mary Birch
04.2024 - 11.2024

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Sharp Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2024

Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Ridgeview Medical Center
09.2021 - 06.2022

Long-term Care Registered Nurse

Monarch Healthcare Management
03.2021 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Minnesota State University

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Normandale Community College

Associate of Liberal Arts -

Normandale Community College

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