TIFFANY ALSTON
New City,NY
Summary
Dynamic Registerd Nurse with 17+yrs of clinical experience brings strong foundation of medical knowledge and patient care expertise. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior quality care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced medical settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Nurse- Emergency Room
North Central Bronx Hospital
Bronx, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Enhanced staff efficiency through effective scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of unit-wide initiatives to improve overall hospital performance.
- Consistently met regulatory requirements through meticulous record-keeping and timely reporting of incidents.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
- Successfully managed high-stress situations during emergency cases and mass casualty incidents, providing critical leadership and decision-making skills.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Assistant Head Nurse- Emergency Room
North Central Bronx Hospital
Bronx, NY
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and procedures.
- Assisted in developing nurse training programs for better staff performance and patient outcomes.
- Streamlined the patient admission process by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create efficient workflows.
- Optimized resource utilization by managing staff schedules, equipment, and supplies effectively within budget constraints.
- Effectively managed high-acuity cases by prioritizing tasks based on patients needs while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Assessed nursing workloads and provided clinical support in high-volume areas.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care services.
Staff Nurse- Emergency Room
North Central Bronx Hospital
Bronx, NY
06.2012 - 09.2019
- Perform triage assessment, appropriately prioritize patient care, assign appropriate location for treatment, and activates specialized team when indicated
- Perform total patient assessments, wound care, Foley catheter and NG insertion, 12 lead EKG, peripheral IV insertions, airway management, ostomy care, and splint applications
- Assist in code resuscitation, intubation, defibrillation, auto transfusions, hypothermia protocol, and conscious sedation per hospital protocol
- Effectively managed high-acuity cases by prioritizing tasks based on patients needs while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Educate patients and patient families on disease processes, therapeutic regimens, and the promotion of wellness
- Administers blood products, critical IV medications, and antibiotic therapy monitoring for any adverse reaction
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Delegate assignments and supervise nursing personnel while performing rotational charge nurse duties.
Staff Nurse- Telemetry/MedSurg
North Central Bronx Hospital
Bronx, NY
10.2006 - 06.2012
- Monitored patients on telemetry reporting changes in cardiac rhythm and initiating emergency care when indicated as per hospital protocol
- Performed total patient assessments, 12 lead EKGs, wound care, pre/post operative care, IV placement, phlebotomy, foley insertion, care and maintenance of patients with tracheostomy, colostomy, CVC's, and NG tubes
- Delegated assignments, supervised nursing personnel and performed PI data collection while performing rotational charge nurse duties
- Collaborated with members of the health care team for efficient management and optimal delivery of treatment plan
- Developed, implemented, evaluated and modified individualized plan of care for each patient
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College
Orangeburg, NY01.2006
Skills
- Telemetry/ 12 lead EKG
- Phlebotomy/ IV therapy
- Wound Care
- Infection Control
- Conscious Sedation
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Tracheostomy/Ventilator Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Care Standards
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Patient Advocacy
- Problem Solving
- Nursing Expertise
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse License, 2006
- Completed Critical Care Course, 2008
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC
Phone
(H) 9173373331, (C) 9173373331
Timeline
Head Nurse- Emergency Room
North Central Bronx Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Head Nurse- Emergency Room
North Central Bronx Hospital
09.2019 - 05.2023
Staff Nurse- Emergency Room
North Central Bronx Hospital
06.2012 - 09.2019
Staff Nurse- Telemetry/MedSurg
North Central Bronx Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican College