Tiffaney Breedlove
Green Valley,IL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, MSN Infection Control Nurse
Hopedale Medical Complex
Hopedale, USA
10.2014 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding diagnosis, treatment plans and medication orders for patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained accurate records related to infection control activities including incident reports, surveillance data.
- Monitored hospital-wide surveillance systems to identify potential outbreaks of infectious disease.
LPN
Mason City Area Nursing Home
Mason City, Illinois
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Administered injections and medications as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols.
- Conducted routine checks on patients to monitor health status and report changes.
- Educated patients and families on medication regimens and recovery plans.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during challenging times.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
LPN
Pekin Manor
Pekin, IL
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Administered injections and medications as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols.
- Conducted routine checks on patients to monitor health status and report changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Assisted with patient mobility and rehabilitation exercises as directed.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Phlebotomist/LPN
Pekin Hospital
Pekin, IL
07.2004 - 02.2010
- Collected blood samples from patients using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Ensured patient comfort and addressed concerns during blood collection procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of specimen collection and patient information.
- Educated patients on the blood draw process, alleviating anxiety and ensuring cooperation.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL07.2023
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient care
- Vaccine administration
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Medication and IV administration
- Managing deadlines
- Data collection
- Disease management programs
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient management
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Long-term care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Performing ekgs
- Multitasking
- Data entry
Certification
IPC Certification (currently in course)
Timeline
RN, MSN Infection Control Nurse
Hopedale Medical Complex
10.2014 - Current
LPN
Mason City Area Nursing Home
04.2011 - 10.2014
LPN
Pekin Manor
02.2010 - 03.2011
Phlebotomist/LPN
Pekin Hospital
07.2004 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University