Tara Frie
Pagosa Springs
Summary
Experienced RN who is committed to excellence in nursing and patient centered care. Strong background in medical/surgical nursing as well as home care and clinic nursing. Works well in demanding as well as constantly changing work setting. Professional and knowledgable. Good problem solver/decision maker. Self-motivated and easily adaptable. Provides thorough documentation. Great with time management as well as critical thinking skills. Uses resources well. Terrific educator. A team player who seeks to make her place of work a positive one.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SANE Nurse
San Juan Public health department
Pagosa Springs
05.2025 - Current
- Provides SANE exams for victims of all ages who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence.
- Provide prophylactic treatment for STI‘s and pregnancy prevention
- We’re closely with RISE advocacy group in Pagosa.
- Work as a team with our local law-enforcement to help victims on their journey of healing and justice.
MedSurg RN
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Pagosa Springs
05.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Work with a wide range of medical conditions and complications with pediatrics to geriatrics
- Collaborate with the whole healthcare team to make sure all of patients needs are being met
- Float to other areas of the hospital, such as ER and oncology and infusion
- Educate patients and families on preventative healthcare and on medical conditions
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and facility protocols effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems consistently.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Nurse manager
Pagosa Springs Pregnancy Center
Pagosa Springs
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Coordinate care for all patients
- Performed Pregnancy test and early gestational ultrasounds
- Help start our STI program at the clinic
- Provided education, classes, and resources for clients
Weekend Hospice RN
ST. LUKE'S HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
Kansas City
05.2009 - 03.2012
- Triaged the needs and calls of patients throughout the entire Kansas City metro area and surrounding residential and rural areas over the weekends
- Provided nursing intervention, support and teaching to critically ill patients at end of life
- Made decisions when to utilize other members of interdiciplinary care team to help provide for patient’s needs and quality of life and when to notify patient’s doctor
- Offered emotional and spiritual support to patient’s and their families
- Acted as preceptor to new hires
Med/Surg RN
LUTHER MIDELFORT NORTHLAND HOSPITAL
Barron
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Cared for diverse group of patient’s ranging from post-surgical, transitional care, pediatrics, geriatrics, withdrawal patient’s, hospice and other medical conditions
- Trained as lead nurse in charge of patient care management on the med/surg floor; i.e. nurse assignments, accepting patients from other facilities, triage calls, first to respond to emergencies and problem solving
- Floated occasionally to assist in other departments: PACU, ER and OB
- Acted as preceptor to new hires
- Provided treatment for patients with extensive wound care
- Worked closely with other interdisciplinary members of healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care
- Served on nursing committees i.e. super-users and decontamination team
- Held certification in ACLS, PALS and TNCC (2008-2010)
Ortho/Neuro RN
FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL
Edina
10.2005 - 12.2006
- Cared for post-op orthopedic surgical patients and stroke or head injury patients using thorough assessment, critical thinking, proper nursing intervention and good delegation
- Trained in telemetry
- Educated patients, patient’s family members, nursing students and nursing aids in preventative health care
- Worked as part of a team to accomplish goals
Education
ASN - Nursing
MERCY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Des Moines, IASkills
- patient education
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- crisis intervention
- remote care coordination
- Patient care
- Triage assessment
Certification
- Current Colorado State nursing license
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- SANE nurse trained
Timeline
SANE Nurse
San Juan Public health department
05.2025 - Current
Nurse manager
Pagosa Springs Pregnancy Center
10.2013 - 06.2015
MedSurg RN
Pagosa Springs Medical Center
05.2012 - Current
Weekend Hospice RN
ST. LUKE'S HOME CARE AND HOSPICE
05.2009 - 03.2012
Med/Surg RN
LUTHER MIDELFORT NORTHLAND HOSPITAL
01.2007 - 12.2008
Ortho/Neuro RN
FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL
10.2005 - 12.2006
ASN - Nursing
MERCY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES