Tiffani Williams
Columbus,GA
Summary
Dedicated and professional LPN with a proven track record of providing high-quality clinical skilled care to patients. Extensive experience in administrative, management, and supervisory leadership roles, emphasizing organizational skills and sound decision-making abilities. Demonstrated capability to apply productive judgment beyond specific instructions, utilizing knowledge effectively in real-world situations. Self-motivated individual comfortable working independently, with a deep understanding of complex medical office technology such as EMR systems, patient portals, and critical analytical support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making processes when evaluating new treatment options or modifying existing plans.
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment by accurately triaging patients and escalating concerns to higher levels of care when necessary.
- Provided ongoing support for chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, monitoring progress and adjusting treatments accordingly.
- Completed thorough intake assessments on newly admitted inmates, identifying urgent medical needs and initiating prompt interventions.
- Offered compassionate care to all individuals regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances, upholding ethical nursing standards at all times.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers and corrections staff, facilitating clear communication regarding inmate health needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely distribution to patients.
- Developed strong rapport with inmates, fostering trust and open communication for effective healthcare delivery.
- Fostered positive relationships with correctional officers and other facility staff to promote a collaborative approach to inmate healthcare.
Corrections Nurse Travel
Millenia Medical Staffing
05.2023 - Current
- Participated in regular staff training sessions to stay current on best practices in correctional nursing and maintain licensure requirements.
- Increased efficiency of medical record management by implementing electronic documentation systems and maintaining organized patient files.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing team by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and process improvement efforts.
- Conducted mental health evaluations for inmates, identifying potential concerns and providing appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive medical assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for inmates.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical first-response care while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Reduced health risks within the correctional facility through diligent infection control practices and thorough patient education.
Travel Nurse • LPN
Asa Healthcare Solutions
01.2021 - Current
- Experienced in diverse nursing environments including hospital-med/surgical, long-term care, acute care, and corrections.
- Provided essential nursing services across multiple locations.
- Conducted assessments and provided recommendations for occupational health improvements.
- Streamlined billing operations.
Dispensing Nurse
BayMark Health Services
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Aided in reducing patient wait times by efficiently managing workflow within the dispensing area.
- Prevented drug interactions or contraindications by thoroughly reviewing patients'' medical histories before administering prescribed medications.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support and assistance to fellow nursing staff members as needed.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in ongoing professional development activities and training sessions related to dispensing practices.
- Supported the implementation of new policies and procedures within the dispensary unit, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive healthcare services for patients.
- Strengthened patient education efforts by providing clear instructions on dosage, administration, potential side effects, and storage of medications.
- Improved patient safety through rigorous adherence to proper dispensing procedures and protocols.
- Ensured patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive information.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining precise documentation of dispensed medications.
- Streamlined inventory management by conducting regular audits and maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications as per physicians'' orders.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medication in a timely and accurate manner.
Charge Nurse • LPN
Arabella Health & Wellness
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Acquired skills across diverse nursing environments including Med/Surgical, LTC, Acute care, and Corrections.
- Managed direct care personnel.
- Worked with diverse teams including doctors, psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, and families to assess patient needs.
- Management and evaluation of care plans.
- Implemented emergency protocols during critical situations.
- Educate nursing staff on nursing care.
- Evaluate quality of patient care and outcomes.
- Provide medication management and administration.
- Streamlined Medicare and Medicaid documentation processes.
- Precise assessment and treatment to patients
- Provided comprehensive health assessments and interventions for employees.
Behavioral Health Nurse
AAPHC
08.2021 - 10.2021
- In mental health office setting:
- Ensured appropriate insurance coverage for all medical personnel analytically evaluating clients needs.
- Audited referrals to outside consultants. Responsible for pre and post payment auditing of high dollar healthcare claims to ensure accurate adjudication.
- Responsible for providing quality information for pre-payment claims regarding billing processes.
- Processed prior authorizations and insurance claims to ensure client receive high-quality cost-effective care.
- Delivery of correctional medical and mental health care data abstraction and data entry.
- Audited weekly logs and accounts payable forms to company home office as required.
- Verified income sliding scale for evaluation of medications.
- Communicate with an interdisciplinary team: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists & families to develop health care plans for patients.
- Scheduled patients for appointments, administered mental health injections, and urine drug tests to patients.
Nurse Manager
Department of Corrections • Wellpath
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Supervised nursing staff in Correctional setting overseeing patient care, managerial and budgetary decisions:
- Assigned and monitored the work duties of all nurses to ensure tasks are completed according to policy & procedure document warnings when necessary.
- Monitored all systems: intake, med housing, sick call, provider visits, nurse call, infection control, CIC, & pharmacy.
- Maintained staffing schedules ensuring staff is in place and trained new staff submitting all completed forms to human resources in a timely manner.
- Performed monthly Medical Department Audits
- Complete monthly CQI audits following up with completed corrective action plans on CQI audits.
- Maintained Infection Control Program surveillance reports for facility management and DON.
- Responded to Grievance according to P&P and maintained Grievance Logs Weekly.
- Submitted weekly reports to DON & COO documenting information to be addressed at the staff meetings and discussed with DON prior to meetings.
- Complete yearly Clinical Performance Appraisal and Performance Appraisal on facility staff at the anniversary date.
- Scheduled meetings, prepared meeting notes & attended Medical Administrative Committee Meetings (MAC), Infection Control (IC) Meetings.
- Developed agenda to present to meeting ensuring meeting minutes were placed in the IC binder meeting notes, schedule and conduct monthly staff meetings.
- Attend scheduled or urgent meetings with SCM and or facility staff.
Education
Medical Billing
AAPC
Online 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA05.2020
Corrections
BCOy
Forsyth, GA02.2018
Dougherty High School
Albany GA05.2009
Skills
- EMR Systems: Point Click Care, Cerner, Meditech, Eclinicalworks, Sapphire, POC
- Prior Authorization
- Insurance Healthcare Claims
- Medicare/ Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna
- Mental/ Behavioral Health
- Healthcare Administration
- Leadership/ Management
- (CQI): Continuous Quality Improvement
- Budgets/ Analytics
- (CIC) Infection Prevention & Control
Certification
- LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Multi- State Compact Licensed Practical Nurse
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- BCOT- Certification
- Certified Professional Biller
Timeline
Corrections Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
08.2024 - Current
Dispensing Nurse
BayMark Health Services
10.2023 - 12.2023
Corrections Nurse Travel
Millenia Medical Staffing
05.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse • LPN
Arabella Health & Wellness
10.2022 - 04.2023
Behavioral Health Nurse
AAPHC
08.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Nurse • LPN
Asa Healthcare Solutions
01.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager
Department of Corrections • Wellpath
06.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Billing
AAPC
Licensed Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Albany Technical College
Corrections
BCOy
Dougherty High School
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