Tatum Thornton-Ibarola
Sun City
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust background at Banner Healthcare, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective patient education. Skilled in clinical judgment and critical care, with a proven track record in mentoring new staff and improving treatment plans for complex cases. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Healthcare
07.2000 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
08.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Banner Boswell Medical Center
02.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
01.2010 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2000 - 01.2009
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intravenous therapy
- Documentation and charting
Certification
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification- when working in ED
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification- when working in ED
- Cardiac Vascular Registered Nurse (CVRN) certification- when working in Cath Lab
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)- in PACU, expired November 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
05.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
08.2013 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse
Banner Boswell Medical Center
02.2011 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
01.2010 - 02.2011
Registered Nurse
Banner Estrella Medical Center
01.2009 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Banner Healthcare
07.2000 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
07.2000 - 01.2009
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification- when working in ED
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification- when working in ED
- Cardiac Vascular Registered Nurse (CVRN) certification- when working in Cath Lab
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)- in PACU, expired November 2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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