Tara Barnes
RN, BSN
Marionville
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ozarks Community Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Advocated for patients rights, facilitating access to necessary services and resources within the community.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients'' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
Registered Nurse: Private Duty Nurse promoted to Clinical Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: (Formerly Integrity Home Care and Hospice)
- Assessment of patient in their home environment
- Accurately document patient’s care and return documentation in a timely manner
- Accurately assess patient’s and family’s needs and direct them to the correct resources to meet those needs
- Provide physical and psychological support when needed
- Provide assistance with daily living as needed
- Provide tracheostomy and ventilator care
- Provide tube feedings and care as needed
- Give medications as ordered by physicians
- Provided synagis shots to multiple infants in the area as directed by physicians.
- (Formerly Integrity Home Care and Hospice)
PDN Nursing Supervisor
Integrity Home Care and Hospice
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted in-home visits of all PDN clients prior to 60 day deadline of recertification
- Prepared and faxed all government required paperwork to the Bureau and physicians for signatures as mandated
- Problem solving all nursing and family concerns in a timely and satisfactory manner.
- Labs drawn as ordered by physicians
- Provide guidance for questions and concerns
- Ensured all nurses were in accordance with laws and regulations
- Trained new oncoming RN/LPN nurses to the company
- Conducted bi-annual nurses check-lists
Registered Nurse: Women and Newborn
Cox South Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Assess new mother’s and newborn’s
- Accurately and timely document assessments and patient care
- Accurately assess family needs and provide community resources as needed
- Alert physicians to needs or concerns of patients
- Provide for all cares and patient needs
- Educate families about the most advanced information on care of self and the newborn.
- Delegate responsibilities
- Give medications accurately and precisely
- Follow physician orders and hospital protocols
- Draw blood for labs on newborns.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Cox College
Springfield, MO 01.2013 - 01.2014
B.S. - Psychology, Cell and Molecular Biology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO 01.1999 - 01.2004
Skills
Patient management
Care planning
Medication and IV administration
Nursing staff leadership
Medical assessment
Data collection
Chart updating
Health screening
Case management
Chronic disease management
Diabetes management
Patient assessments
Overall Qualifications
Has a positive, hard working, dedicated, and energetic work ethic. Works well with people of all personalities, enjoys teamwork, solving problems, utilize evidence based practice, and primary focus is patient-centered.
Certification
BLS
Timeline
BLS
06-2025
Registered Nurse
Ozarks Community Hospital
08.2021 - Current
PDN Nursing Supervisor
Integrity Home Care and Hospice
06.2016 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse: Private Duty Nurse promoted to Clinical Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
08.2015 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse: Women and Newborn
Cox South Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2015
BSN - Nursing
Cox College
01.2013 - 01.2014
B.S. - Psychology, Cell and Molecular Biology
Missouri State University
01.1999 - 01.2004
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