Tiffaney Cornejo
Woodward,OK
Summary
Oklahoma Licensed practical nurse offering 8 years of healthcare experience. Team player, always willing to assist co-workers and help where its needed. High quality patient care always comes first. Great communication skills with healthcare team and families. Compassionate and professional. Excellent skills in patient assessments. Staying calm and being a team leader in emergency situations to provide the best care possible. Always eager to learn.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse, MDS COORDINATOR, ADMISSIONS
THE TOWN OF VICI NURSING HOME
09.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning strategies and providing thorough patient education.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using omegacare.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Attend regular QA and skilled nursing meetings to maintain quality measures and plan skilled patient care to ensure they can return home successfully.
- Complete MDS' for the facility
- Communicate with physicians, case managers, clinic staff, and family members to obtain required paperwork for LTC and skilled admissions.
- Perform accurate assessments and communicate with physicians to promptly start treatment on patients in house to reduce hospital admissions.
- Assist and educate co-workers to increase quality of patient care.
CMA
THE TOWN OF VICI NURSING HOME
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely delivery of required treatments.
- Assisted in the management of medication inventory, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the medication storage area, reducing potential risks associated with cross-contamination or mix ups.
- Provided training and mentoring for newly hired Certified Medication Aides, promoting a consistent level of quality care across all staff members.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
CNA
THE TOWN OF VICI NURSING HOME
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
Education
No Degree - NURSING
High Plains Technology Center
Woodward, OK06.2018
High School Diploma -
Woodward High School
Woodward, OK05.2009
Skills
- Delegation Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Patient Education
- Geriatric Care
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Judgment
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- End-of-Life Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Quality Improvement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Patient Charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Pain Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Basic hands on nursing skills
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse, MDS COORDINATOR, ADMISSIONS
THE TOWN OF VICI NURSING HOME
09.2018 - Current
CMA
THE TOWN OF VICI NURSING HOME
02.2017 - 09.2018
CNA
THE TOWN OF VICI NURSING HOME
02.2016 - 02.2017
No Degree - NURSING
High Plains Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Woodward High School
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