Tiffiny Brenneman
Liberty Center,OH
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 11+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support. Committed professional with 6 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
VBS Transitional Care Coordinator
UT Physicians
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by coordinating transitional services and ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Reduced readmission rates by effectively managing patient discharges and following up on post-discharge needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with timely coordination of resources, including home care and rehabilitation services.
- Streamlined information flow among multidisciplinary teams, fostering efficient decision-making and care planning.
Surgery Scheduler
Toledo Clinic
12.2005 - Current
- Expertly managed all surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures and procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Verified insurance coverage and obtained pre-authorizations.
- Coordinated with facilities to set up surgeries for 2 urologist.
- Checked patients in and out and collected payments.
- Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons.
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
- Facilitated organized record retrieval and access by maintaining filing system for both in-house and discharged residents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
LPN
Toledo Clinic
12.2005 - 05.2023
- Managed medical supply and equipment inventory in office and reported to office manager.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using eclinicals.
- Conducted 70 patient assessments per day to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising doctor.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
STNA
Harborside Healthcare
08.1999 - 12.2007
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to 14 patients per shift in nursing home medical facility.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Diploma/lpn License - Lpn
Professional Skills Institute
Maumee, OH04.2010
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
Metamora, OH06.1996
Skills
- Vital Signs Recording
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Charting
- Responsible and Dependable
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Clinical knowledge
Timeline
VBS Transitional Care Coordinator
UT Physicians
05.2023 - Current
Surgery Scheduler
Toledo Clinic
12.2005 - Current
LPN
Toledo Clinic
12.2005 - 05.2023
STNA
Harborside Healthcare
08.1999 - 12.2007
Diploma/lpn License - Lpn
Professional Skills Institute
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
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