Tamara Mann

Experience

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  US Navy

  Sept 2006 - May 2015

  Information System Technician (2nd Class Petty Officer)

  * Managed/maintained internal site networks to include but not limited to MS Exchange, NetWare Novell, UNIX, and Windows NT* Conducted first level network software and hardware corrective actions * Initialized computer workstations and installed external peripherals and internal core workstation components. * Interpreted and tracked customer trouble calls and ensured resolutions * Performed remote administration, printer administration, recovery procedures, computer software testing, and trend analysis of hardware, software, and network problems.* Coordinated and scheduled system backups and events for system recovery. * As the Directorate Training Petty Officer led 11 Departmental Training Petty Officers ensuring the proper and timely training of 633 Sailors by coordinating and implementing a directorate training program, which increased readiness to 95%.* As the Divisional Sponsor Coordinator, maintained contact and accountability through the tracking and management of divisional sponsorship, resulting in the successful transition of all newly reporting Information Management Department personnel. * Assisted in administering the command assessment climate survey to 18 departments. Trained to analyze the data collected, evaluate responses, and engage in open sessions to discuss the concerns of the command. Show less

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  Maxim Healthcare Services

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Registered Nurse

  * Provided full line of comprehensive flu and wellness services to corporate and retail clients, in addition to schools, senior living facilities, and physician offices.* Provided services including immunizations programs, health screenings, and education programs* Performed strictly within guidelines established by Maxim Health Care Services* Adhered to infection-control policies and procedures

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  Vidant Health

  Jun 2015 - now

  * Develop workflow based tip sheets, bulletins, and web-based learning modules for both clinical and non-clinical end users. *Develop workflow and role-based curriculum to ensure that clinical/non-clinical staff are able to function effectively in the electronic health record system. * Conduct detailed workflow analysis to examine current practices and workflows, and analyze the impact of informatic solutions on workflow processes. * Monitor training metrics and satisfaction surveys for opportunities for improvements and modify training programs accordingly. * Maintain the training environment; including building/modifying patients and data to support the curriculum. *Work with key stakeholders and members of the Health Informatics team to assist in identifying and defining measurable metrics. Show less • Provide direct care to patients experiencing acute mental distress or who have an enduring mental illness to include but not limited to psychosis, substance abuse, and dependence disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders.• Observe and assess changes and trends in physical or mental conditions of patients as well as plan and implement therapeutic interventions and evaluate response to such interventions. • As a certified clinical preceptor, lead and train new staff registered nurses on unit routine, hospital protocol, direct patient care, and duties within the unit.• As a circulating charge nurse, serve as a primary resource person and direct care leader for four distinct units (Adult Unit, Psych/Med Unit, Mental Illness/Intellectual Disability Unit, and Acute Unit) for a total of 52 beds.• As an Epic Super-User, help end-users navigate through the system and answer end-users' questions in preparation for supporting end-users during go-live.• Cross trained as triage nurse: responsible for assessing psychiatric patients and determining their level of need for medical and psychiatric treatment. Show less

  • Informatic Education Specialist II

    May 2022 - now

  • Charge Nurse | Staff Registered Nurse III

    Jun 2015 - now
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  US Navy Reserve

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

  Information Systems Technician (1st Class Petty Officer)
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  N'spired Creationz, LLC

  Apr 2019 - now

  Business Owner/Creative Director

  Our mission is to encourage, empower, and edify millennial women of color to embrace their multifaceted nature to pursue and walk out their purpose!

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  Beaufort County Community College

  Jun 2019 - May 2022

  Allied Health Advisor

  * Work holistically with students to understand the academic and experiential requirements to be a competitive applicant in the BCCC Allied Health programs. Help students identify areas they need to improve upon and strategies to best address their areas of weakness. * Serve as a “campus expert” for students, faculty, and staff regarding questions about Allied Health admissions requirements (courses, experiences, and testing). * Assist students who decide not to pursue an Allied Health program or who are not competitive applicants to explore and prepare to enter alternative health-related or other careers. * Conduct presentations for prospective students and their parents on Allied Health programs at BCCC. Show less

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  Essential Living Home Care, LLC

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Service Supervisor

  * Served as backup to the Agency Director and provided nursing oversight from admissions through discharge of homecare clients served as required by federal, state, local contracts and programs, and NC Personal Care Services requirements. *Completed initial assessments for pending referrals/admissions, initiated plan of care, reviewed plan of care, and conducted quarterly supervisory visits in accordance with regulatory requirements. *Evaluated clients referred for home care to determine the appropriateness for admissions, safety of environment and coordinated with family, physicians and other disciplines as needed when establishing a plan of care. * Supported onboarding of new caregivers through clinical review of onboarding materials, interviews, and collaborating with scheduling functions to review skills of caregivers and client skill needs to promote safe, compliant staffing. * Managed caregivers while on assignment; assessed and investigated concerns and issues, and provided performance coaching, counseling and disciplinary action when appropriate. Show less