Tiffany Adkins

Clinical Rotations included:

Medical-Surgical , UNC Blue Ridge & UNC Caldwell, 204 hrs

Obstetrics , UNC Blue Ridge, 60 hrs

Long-term Care , Trinity Village, 48 hrs

Community Health , Alexander Co. DOC, Amorem Home Health & Hospice, UNC Blue Ridge Behavioral Health, Broughton Hospital, 60 hrs

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
• Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
• Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
• Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
• Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories, and organizing surgical tools.
• Maintained high infection control standards.

• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
• Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
• Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
• Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
• Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
• Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.