Tifani Olson
La Vergne,TN
Summary
Highly versatile and experienced LPN specializing in complex wound care and care coordination. Skilled in clinical judgment, ethical practice, and thorough documentation. Excels at implementing various EHR software platforms and new technologies as they arise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Director
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
Antioch, TN
04.2016 - 01.2025
- Ensured that all safety and infection control protocols were followed during direct patient care, and maintained that state, federal, and joint commission compliance standards were met successfully and consistently.
- Was responsible for all new patient assessments, communication with interdisciplinary team and development of treatment plans, implemented and provided care, and performed ongoing evaluations. Provided consistent documentation of progress and weekly reports to IDT.
- Facilitated communication between primary care physicians and specialists, patients and family members, and other IDT members.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among staff through personal education opportunities, workshops, and staff education meetings.
- Managed wound department operations of the facility, which included ordering supplies and equipment, working directly with medical suppliers to ensure supplies and equipment were received/returned efficiently, and operated within budget.
Quality Assurance/Skilled Nurse
Robert E Lee Rehab Center
New Albany, IN
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Developed and implemented internal audits to ensure consistent adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines throughout the nursing department.
- Improved patient care quality by conducting thorough audits of nursing practices and documentation.
- Enhanced compliance with regulatory standards through diligent monitoring of nursing procedures and protocols.
- Reviewed medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness, leading to more effective care coordination among healthcare providers.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN08-2002
Skills
- Care coordination
- Wound assessment
- Complex wound care
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical practice
- Patient and family education
- Rehabilitative care
- Risk identification
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- CWC Wound Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Wound Care Director
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
04.2016 - 01.2025
Quality Assurance/Skilled Nurse
Robert E Lee Rehab Center
01.2012 - 01.2016
LPN - Nursing
Vincennes University