Tara Brown
Flagstaff
Summary
- Strong work ethic; reliable, dependable, self-guided and proactive. Efficient communicator, quick learner and highly trainable. Sensitivity to needs of the patient and families in stressful situations. Organized, strong time-management skills, adaptable, and detail- oriented. Collaborative as a supportive team member and independently prioritize situations integrating critical thinking and good judgment.
- Hardworking, diverse Registered Nurse with 11 years nursing experience ready to take on a new challenge. Proficient in computer skills, application knowledge and a strong contributor to a team.
- Versatile and flexible in providing care to a variety of patient populations at a level I trauma center specialties: cardiology/cath lab, ENT, GI, general surgery/trauma, neuro/spine, OBGYN, ortho, pediatrics, urology, vascular.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
04.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
11.2014 - 04.2017
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Tuba City Regional Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
Hospice Aide
Northland Hospice & Palliative Care
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Veterinary Sciences
University of Maine
Orono, ME2008
Skills
- Manage, document, and create interventions based on identified needs
- Champions excellence in driving therapy changes through education
- Coordinating effective complex care management
- Transitioning care through clinical treatments
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary team to support optimal health
Accomplishments
- Unencumbered Registered Nurse Arizona license
- PALS, AHA
- BLS, AHA
- ACLS, AHA
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
04.2017 - Current
Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
11.2014 - 04.2017
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Tuba City Regional Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2015
Hospice Aide
Northland Hospice & Palliative Care
11.2011 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coconino Community College
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Veterinary Sciences
University of Maine
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