Tiffani Wright
Bedford,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse 16 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs. Offering experience related to multiple hospital units, in home services and public health. Eager to help individuals and families live their best lives possible through education and management of health obstacles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bedford County Public Schools
Bedford, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on student needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying parents and administration and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Supported the student body by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated students and families about healthy lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to infection control protocols and educating students and families on proper hygiene practices.
- Trained support staff members in proper medication administration, how to care for students with diabetes,life threatening allergies,seizures and asthma. Trained staff and faculty in CPR,Stop The Bleed and Naloxone Need and Administration.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in school nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant medical history about students.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the school, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
Abacus Staffing
Richmond, VA
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered Covid 19 vaccinations to homebound patients and their immediate family members.
- Administered Covid 19 vaccines to those qualified to receive it at pop up clinics hosted by local health departments.
Registered Nurse
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg, VA
05.2008 - 06.2021
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Registered Nurse Certificate -
Lynchburg General School of Nursing
Lynchburg, VA05.2008
Skills
- Medical Surgical
- Mental Health
- Public Health
- Surgery Center
- Women's and Children's
- Neonatal Intensive Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bedford County Public Schools
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Abacus Staffing
05.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
05.2008 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse Certificate -
Lynchburg General School of Nursing