Taralynn Bassham is the Director of Nursing for Critical Care at Renown Health, where she has worked for over a decade. She holds an MBA from Western Governors University and a Bachelors from the University of Nevada, Reno, combining clinical expertise with healthcare leadership.
She is active in the Nevada nursing community, having been nominated for Peoples Choice Director of Nursing and advocating for nursing licensure reform. She was recognized as a 2024 "Woman of Achievement" by the Nevada Womens Fund for her professional and community contributions.
Under her leadership, Renown Healths ICUs earned the prestigious national Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Taralynn Bassham
Director Of Nursing, Critical Care at Renown Health
Reno, Nevada, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Critical Care Excellence
Her team's ICUs have earned multiple Beacon Awards for Excellence, a top honor. She is deeply involved in advancing critical care technology and services at Renown.
Nursing Leadership
Progressed from Supervisor to Director at Renown and recently completed an MBA, demonstrating a focus on developing healthcare leaders and a healthy work environment.
Patient Advocacy
In 2023, she formally supported legislation to ratify the Nurse Licensure Compact in Nevada to improve staffing and patient access to care during health emergencies.
Media Appearances
Taralynn has no verified media appearances
Work History
12-2021
Director Of Nursing, Critical Care at Renown Health
8-2019 - 12-2021
Manager of Nursing, Cardiac ICU at Renown Health
6-2016 - 8-2019
Manager of Nursing, Neuroscience at Renown Health
Education
1-2023 - 10-2024
Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University
2014 - 2015
Bachelor's Degree from University of Nevada, Reno
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Location : Reno, Nevada, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director Of Nursing, Critical Care at Renown Health
