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, MN05.2023
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN12.2020
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