Cierra Tribble
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Health
Erlanger, Kentucky
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Admissions Nurse
Glenwood Behavioral Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
03.2024 - Current
- Performed follow up calls or visits with discharged patients to ensure proper post-admission care instructions were followed.
- Utilized problem solving skills when addressing complex issues that may arise during the admission process such as language barriers or cultural differences.
- Evaluated patient history records for completeness and accuracy prior to admission.
- Monitored patient satisfaction levels through surveys or feedback forms after admitting them into the facility.
- Contributed ideas for new programs or initiatives aimed at improving patient experiences during the admission process.
- Managed all aspects of admissions including paperwork completion, insurance verification, pre-authorization processes.
- Coordinated transfer of medical records from referring hospitals or physicians offices as needed for admissions process.
- Provided education to patients and families on the admission process, hospital policies and procedures, end-of-life decisions, and related topics.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, physicians and other healthcare providers regarding admissions status and expectations during hospital stays.
- Explained available services to prospective patients and their families while maintaining confidentiality of information.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient histories in electronic health record systems according to established protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and accreditation standards pertaining to admissions activities.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Served as a liaison between the facility administration and external organizations involved in admitting patients such as home health agencies or skilled nursing facilities.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes related to admissions activities such as bed management or discharge planning.
- Provided support to family members by providing answers to questions about treatment options or insurance coverage.
- Developed strategies for improving the overall efficiency of the admissions process while ensuring quality care standards were met.
- Participated in case management meetings with multidisciplinary teams to discuss potential admissions cases.
- Conducted detailed clinical interviews with potential patients to assess current medical conditions.
- Maintained current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops and conferences.
- Interviewed pre-operative patients to gather data for admission planning, pre-admission screening and teaching.
- Gathered entire medical histories and information related to patient's treatment procedure.
- Discussed discharge planning and post-operation requirements with family and patients.
- Completed follow-up phone calls to provide referrals and data according to patient's needs.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and initiated corrective action for adverse symptomatology.
- Supported patients' families and caregivers with education, information and emotional reassurance.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Hospice Nurse
Queen City Hospice
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
- Coordinated referrals from hospitals or other facilities when needed during transition period into hospice program.
- Assisted with discharge planning activities prior to a patient leaving hospice service.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Provided bereavement counseling services for surviving family members after a death has occurred.
- Actively participated in community outreach activities promoting awareness about available hospice services.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians while monitoring for side effects.
Nurse
Open Arms Home Health Care
Cincinnati
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Supervised Staff and completed employee training and education requirements.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Completed wound care, per MD orders.
Nurse
Tru county extended care
Fairfield , OH
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
Direct caregiver
Envision
Cincinnati, Ohio
03.2008 - 05.2020
- Successfully managed the daily living of others, in multiple locations.
- Came up with ideas that solved problems for the individuals I serve especially, the ideas targeted at resolving even the most difficult customer issues.
- I mentor others
- Provided a high level of product and leadership support to representatives and clients.
- Developed, implemented and monitored programs to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Addressed negative customer feedback immediately.
- Maintained records of client care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio Medical Career College
Dayton, OH12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
ATA College
Cincinnati, OH12-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration
Brown mackie college
2015
Skills
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Talent development
- Training and development
- Scheduling
- Focused on customer satisfaction
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Marketing savvy
- Client best interest
- work long hours to get the job done
- experienced in working with challenging individuals
- Wound Care
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Critical Care
- Chart updating
- Data Collection
- Appointment Scheduling
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Referrals
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology
Accomplishments
Received leadership in many areas, and where I have learned to manage plenty of people in different fields like, healthcare, school, at call centers, janitorial companies.
While joining a team of great thinkers I was able to increase client rates at my recent job by coming up with great ideas on how to get more clients to join the family of my current job.
Received employee of the month and the most honored.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SUN Behavioral Health
03.2024 - Current
Admissions Nurse
Glenwood Behavioral Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Nurse
Open Arms Home Health Care
08.2021 - 01.2024
Hospice Nurse
Queen City Hospice
07.2020 - 07.2024
Nurse
Tru county extended care
02.2020 - 06.2020
Direct caregiver
Envision
03.2008 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ohio Medical Career College
Associate of Science - Nursing
ATA College
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration
Brown mackie college