Tameka Hammonds
Alexandria
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with proven skills in critical care, post operative care, medication administration, patient assessments, and charting. Committed to enhancing patient recovery and advocating for families in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
Alexandria,La
08.2023 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
AMG Specialty Hospital
Lafayette, LA
09.2025 - 11.2026
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient progress, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care strategies.
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
ICU Nurse
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment effectively, optimizing the management of complex medical conditions in high-stakes environments.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients, ensuring accurate diagnosis and appropriate interventions were applied.
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, enhancing understanding and adherence to post-discharge instructions.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and streamline operational workflows in the ICU.
Trauma Registered Nurse Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions, Inc
Omaha, NE
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided critical care in high-pressure trauma situations, ensuring rapid response and patient stabilization.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans for trauma patients.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to track vital signs, adjusting care plans based on real-time data analysis.
- Conducted thorough assessments of trauma patients to identify medical needs and prioritize interventions effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes within electronic health record systems to improve accuracy and efficiency in patient care management.
Patient Access Representative
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria, LA
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Facilitated patient check-in processes to enhance overall efficiency of admission procedures.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient information and streamline data entry.
- Coordinated insurance verification processes, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and reducing claim rejections.
- Educated patients about financial responsibilities, improving transparency in billing procedures and patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, LTAC
AMG Specialty Hospital
09.2025 - 11.2026
Trauma Registered Nurse Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions, Inc
06.2025 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Rapides Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
ICU Nurse
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2025
Patient Access Representative
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2023
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana