Tara Panzino
Robbinsdale
Summary
Compassionate Care Nurse with expertise in delivering high-quality patient care, including medication administration and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care. Effectively manages emergency situations while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Committed to professional growth through active participation in nursing seminars and workshops.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Longterm Care Nurse Manager
Good Samaritan Society
New Hope
08.2024 - Current
- Nursing and CNA staff management
- Quality assurance audits – IP practice, medication administration & handling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and care coordination
- Resident care plan implementation and monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Care conferences
Infection Prevention Specialist
Good Samaritan Society
New Hope
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Vaccination and infection tracking-employee and resident
- Monitoring and surveillance of facility infection rates
- Infection prevention and control policy development
- Facility healthcare worker education and training
- Outbreak response
- Regulatory compliance
Registered Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis
08.2014 - 12.2023
- Post surgical vascular procedure monitoring and doppler ultrasound
- Telemetry analysis
- Wound care intervention and infection monitoring
- Cardiovascular medication drip titration
- TPA administration, monitoring and titration-PICC/central line maintenance and blood draws
- DKA management-initiation and stabilization
Registered Nurse
Sholom Home West
Saint Louis Park
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Intervention
- Evaluation
Special Education Assistant
Edison High School
Minneapolis
01.2007 - 12.2008
- 1:1 instruction of profoundly autistic adolescents
- Enforcement of individual education plans
- Assistance in community-based instruction
Electrocardiogram Technician
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis
01.2002 - 12.2006
- ECG testing
- Holter and Event monitor application
- Quality assurance
- Diagnostic editing
Education
Associate in Science - Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN12.2013
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN12.2006
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Care plan development
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Regulatory compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Longterm Care Nurse Manager
Good Samaritan Society
08.2024 - Current
Infection Prevention Specialist
Good Samaritan Society
01.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
08.2014 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Sholom Home West
01.2014 - 07.2014
Special Education Assistant
Edison High School
01.2007 - 12.2008
Electrocardiogram Technician
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2006
Associate in Science - Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts
Minneapolis Community And Technical College