Tiffany A Cousin
Leona Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated BSN graduate seeking a Registered Nurse position to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care. Strong foundation in clinical assessment, patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and effective communication. Committed to professional growth, patient safety, and delivering high-quality care that promotes positive patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Emergency Room Technician
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Palmdale, CA
10.2018 - Current
- Contributed to patient care efforts with medical team with patient care in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Delivered direct patient care in fast-paced clinical environment, performing patient assessments, collecting vital signs, providing wound care, applying splints, and educating patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Facilitated patient transport and mobility while maintaining equipment and supplies.
- Prepared and maintained sterile instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Assisted medical staff with patient triage and assessment in high-pressure settings.
- Prepared and maintained emergency equipment for rapid response needs.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of patient care areas throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery processes.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and central line placements.
- Readied patient rooms with essential equipment and supplies for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
- Administered oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, wound dressings and splinting and casting per physician orders.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials such as needles or contaminated linens.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Managed the flow of patients through triage to ensure timely access to medical care.
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Attended training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Welcomed and directed patients and visitors within the facility and offered assistance to patients and visitors.
Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast Ambulance | Amwest Ambulance | American Professional Ambulance | West Coast EMS
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Delivered emergency and non-emergency patient care and transport, ensuring timely response and appropriate treatment in prehospital settings.
- Performed patient assessments and administered basic life support interventions, contributing to patient stabilization during critical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure safe patient transport and continuity of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to facilitate safe patient transport and maintain continuity of care throughout the treatment process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA 06.2023 - 08.2025
Additional Healthcare Training -
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Patient care
- Healthcare collaboration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Trauma care
- Basic life support
- Medical terminology
- Seizure management
- Patient status updates
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Splinting techniques
- Measuring and monitoring vitals
- Wound care
- Airway management
- Patient teaching
- Patient transport
- Advanced life support
- 12-lead EKG monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Oxygen therapy
Certification
- California Registered Nurse (RN) License #95445519 | Expires 05/2027
- Public Health Nurse (PHN) #578988 | Expires 05/2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | Expires 04/2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | Expires 04/2028
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification | Expires 12/2026
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) #02012771 | Expires 09/2026
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) #E097152 | Expires 01/2027
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety | Expires 07/2027
- CPI | Expires 01/2028
CLINICAL SKILLS
English and Conversational Spanish
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kaiser Permanente, Lancaster, CA, 2015, 2015, (90 hours)
STUDENT RN CLINICAL ROTATIONS
Sherman Oaks Hospital DOU Preceptorship (135 Hours) | Antelope Valley Hospital ICU (135 Hours) | Adventist Health White Memorial Medical-Surgical Nursing (135 Hours) | Los Robles Regional Medical Center Mother/Baby (68 Hours) | LA Downtown Medical Center Behavioral Health (90 Hours) | LA Care Health Plan Public Health (90 Hours) | Four Seasons Healthcare & Wellness Center Skilled Nursing (101 Hours) | Total Hours: 912 | June 2023 - August 2025
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
06.2023 - 08.2025
Senior Emergency Room Technician
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast Ambulance | Amwest Ambulance | American Professional Ambulance | West Coast EMS
01.2012 - 01.2018