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Past Experience
November 2022- Current position
Optum HouseCalls
As a Family Nurse Practitioner doing wellness exams allows me to provide patient-centered care that focuses on meeting patient’s individual healthcare needs in the comfort and convenience of their own home. Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients that include a physical exam, diagnostic tests and medical histories while educating patients and their families on preventative health measures and how to manage chronic conditions and collaborating with other healthcare professionals is quite rewarding. This career with Optum allows me to utilize the most out of my education, work and life experience to contribute to the well-being of the people of my community.
March 2021- June 2023
Family Nurse Practitioner-CVS
Clinical oversight of Covid-19 Swab and Send (SNS) testing sites for CVS in Hawaii. Efficiently utilizing EPIC and other healthcare IT applications to document and communicate with an interdisciplinary team at multiple locations. Troubleshooting for pharmacy technicians and escalating workflow problems appropriately and in a timely manner. Able to work independently while leading a team at locations throughout the islands, monitor labs, educate patients and provide excellent customer service.
April 2021-December 2022
Family Nurse Practitioner-Episource
Perform telehealth and in-home Health Risk Assessments (HRA) within Medicare guidelines. Able to efficiently complete a thorough medical history, screenings, and abbreviated physical exam while educating patients, identifying gaps in care, and promoting health. Making a difference on a broader scale in primary prevention and health education for the residents of Hawaii.
September 2017-February 2021
Registered Nurse- Queens Medical Center West Oahu/ Telemetry Unit
Delivered patient care with Compassion, Aloha, Respect, and Excellence at this Magnet Accredited facility by following best practices and protocol with patient safety always in mind. Embraced the Queen Emma Ways and the patients of the Westside of Oahu while working as a rotator on an extremely busy telemetry unit and earning my Master's Degree in Nursing.
July 1998-June 2016
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse/ Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Started a nursing career here with my ADN in 1998 at the start of the national effort to make health care safer and more transparent. Eighteen years later, I moved to Hawaii with irreplaceable experiences. Many of which included being a Lead Nurse of a busy 44-patient telemetry unit, a preceptor or orienter to dozens, a Nursing Practice Counsel and Nursing Performance Improvement Representative, Magnet Champion, and EPIC Superuser to staff and physicians. These experiences took place among labor disputes that included the implementation of a union and several strikes at a 410-bed facility. This was also a time when three generations of nurses and nursing leaders; baby boomers, gen X, and millennials had to learn about mandated reporting and how to work as a team to develop ways to improve patient safety, achieve the desired benchmarks, outcomes, and implement best practices. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center also became a Magnet Accredited facility while I was employed there.
September 2009-June 2016
Owner/Manager The Local Spot
Started, owned, and operated a busy breakfast cafe in Southern California that my son is currently running. My Mom, sister, and I have opened over twenty restaurants in Southern California over five decades which has developed a strong work ethic, excellent customer service skills, resiliency, a strong business sense along with priceless life and work experience.
Tammy Marie McKee, FNP- BC
My Work Showcase
Since beginning my journey in this field, my dedication to the work and motivation to grow has led me to exceptional projects and experiences. I’m grateful for a profession I’m passionate about, and am proud to share examples of my greatest work. Take a moment to check out my portfolio, and get in touch with any questions.
Nursing Philosophy
Advanced Nurse Practitioners have the responsibility of representing nursing at one of the highest levels of practice. It requires the ability to combine science, compassion, understanding, and collaboration to deliver quality care that respects and seeks to understand patients as individuals.
As a nurse, I have always felt we are part of something bigger and promote human connection by always striving to help others. I also believe that the cultural beliefs and ethnic backgrounds of our patients and their families should always be respected. The aforementioned beliefs along with compassion, empathy, trustworthiness, respect, and equality led me to the nursing profession and continue to direct my career in nursing.
Florence Nightingale
"Let whoever is in charge keep this simple question in her head (not, how can I always do this right thing myself, but) how can I provide for this right thing to be always done?
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