Tiffani Gerritsen
Hastings,NE
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE, showcasing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside unparalleled compassion and empathy. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through meticulous patient assessments and education. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring staff, emphasizing continuous improvement in care delivery.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Prior Authorizations for procedures and imaging through insurance.
Site Manager Medical Department
Hall County Jail
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Cared for inmates going through their initial detox from drugs/alcohol.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Twin Rivers Urgent Care
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse- Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Registered Nurse
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associates Degree of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Central Community College
Grand Island NE05-2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
06.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mary Lanning Healthcare Hastings NE
Site Manager Medical Department
Hall County Jail
Licensed Practical Nurse
Twin Rivers Urgent Care
Licensed Practical Nurse- Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Society
Associates Degree of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Central Community College
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