TIFFANY LINDSEY
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic RN bringing 12 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
09.2016 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
- Updated patient charts using E-CUBE with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 114 patients daily
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and LMS/TRANSPLANT workshops
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Registered Nurse
South Shore Hospital
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Oversaw and managed 12 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcome
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
LPN SHIFT Supervisor
CRESTWOOD CARE Centers
03.2007 - 09.2015
- Managed special clinics and adjusted schedules to account for expected changes in service demands
- Helped staff care for individual patients by applying top-notch clinical judgment and abilities
- Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills
- Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 230 individuals
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN-NURSING
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03.2020
Associate of Science - ASN-RN
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
CHICAGI,IL08.2013
LPN-NURSING - LPN
BROWNMACKIE COLLEGE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN2007
High School Diploma -
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Chicago, IL06.1998
Skills
- IV setup/ therapy
- Critical/Indirect/ Direct patient care
- ER, MED-SURG, TELE, ACUTE, DIALYSIS, ICU, PSYCH expert
- Professional bedside manner
- RN Staff supervision
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medical evaluation
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Foley catheters
- Emergency procedures
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
Certification
- BLS certified
- CPR certified
- Registered Nurse in ILLINOIS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2017-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hartgrove Behavioral Health System
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
09.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
South Shore Hospital
09.2015 - 07.2018
LPN SHIFT Supervisor
CRESTWOOD CARE Centers
03.2007 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - BSN-NURSING
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - ASN-RN
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
LPN-NURSING - LPN
BROWNMACKIE COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
- BLS certified
- CPR certified
- Registered Nurse in ILLINOIS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2017-present
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