TIFFANI SCOTT
Alexandria,VA
Summary
OBJECTIVE: To Secure a fulfilling LPN position in a hospital or nursing home setting and continue to utilize knowledge in First Aid, patient care and standard medical emergency procedures. I'm a Knowledgeable LPN and confident in maintaining high standards of care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Sam Simeon By The Sound Center For Nursing
11.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Home Health LPN
Amedisys Home Health
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN
The Osborn
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
LPN Dialysis Nurse
Four Seasons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Utilized sigma care automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN
Fulton Commons Care Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cold Springs Harbor Nursing And Rehabilitation
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Psychiatric Assistant
SOUTH NASSAU COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing staff , record and maintain patient information such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, treatments and discharge plans.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Applied interventions with clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
- Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
Direct Care Professional
AHRC NASSAU
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Assist individuals with their daily living, providing safety and comfort,providing assistance to people with basic tasks such as ADL care, help with home management tasks such as preparing meals and grocery shopping and medication administered.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Nursing Assistant
SYOSSET HOSPITAL, CARE
12.2009 - 10.2015
- Answered patients’ call signals, sunrise acute charting Bathe, groom, shave, dress, and/or drape patients to prepare them for examination; change linens; feed patients who are unable to feed themselves Provide patient care by supplying and emptying bed pans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines Providing patients with help walking and moving in and out of bed; transported patients to treatment units Turned and re-position bedridden patients to prevent bedsores ,EKG heart monitoring, suctioning and Blood Glucose Checks .
- 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.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Nurse assistant
DIJESTIVE HEALTH CENTER
07.2008 - 09.2008
- Cleaning of colonoscopy and endoscopy scopes prepare and clean stretcher for patients ,vital signs Confirming patient appointments Assisting patients to examination rooms.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Respite counselor
ACLD
06.2006 - 07.2007
- Responsible for the personal care of developmental individuals,purchased and prepared meals according to their diet,provided clients with emotional support and comfort, changed and cared for colostomy bags for certain clients.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Education
Lpn Nursing
Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
Hicksville, NY09.2021
Nursing assistant Certificate - undefined
Franklin Career Institute
Hempstead, New York09.2006
Skills
- Team building
- Compassion
- Adaptability
- Computer proficiency
- Collaboration
- Cultural awareness
- Multitasking abilities
- Responsible
- Good listening skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Organization and Time management
Affiliations
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CPR/BLS 08/23-08/25
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Home Health LPN
Amedisys Home Health
11.2023 - 01.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
Sam Simeon By The Sound Center For Nursing
11.2022 - Current
LPN
The Osborn
06.2022 - 11.2022
LPN Dialysis Nurse
Four Seasons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - 08.2022
LPN
Fulton Commons Care Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cold Springs Harbor Nursing And Rehabilitation
09.2021 - 12.2021
Psychiatric Assistant
SOUTH NASSAU COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
11.2017 - 09.2021
Direct Care Professional
AHRC NASSAU
07.2017 - 10.2017
Nursing Assistant
SYOSSET HOSPITAL, CARE
12.2009 - 10.2015
Nurse assistant
DIJESTIVE HEALTH CENTER
07.2008 - 09.2008
Respite counselor
ACLD
06.2006 - 07.2007
Lpn Nursing
Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
Nursing assistant Certificate - undefined
Franklin Career Institute
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