Tiffany Barnett
Radcliff,KY
Summary
Experienced LPN with a strong background in direct patient care, clinical documentation, and infection control. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care and improved patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Green Medaows Health & Rehab
Mount Washington, KY
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans and established protocols.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LPN
Clipboard Health
San Francisco, CA
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Documented patient vital signs and changes in condition for accurate record-keeping.
- Assisted in daily patient activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as necessary for improved outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN
Harborview Health System
Georgetown, KY
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control practices within the facility.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures, policies, and patient care techniques.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LPN
GLC Group
Weston, FL
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
LPN
Christian Care Communities
Louisville, KY
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN
Accountable Healthcare
Louisville, KY
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment, ensuring they felt heard and understood.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
LPN
AMS Temporaries
Louisville, KY
06.2016 - 02.2020
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARNo Degree - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, ARPractical Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12-2009
High School Diploma -
DeValls Bluff High School
DeValls Bluff, AR05-2000
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Direct care
- Immunization administration
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- ADL assistance
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Family communication
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Documenting intake
Timeline
LPN
Green Medaows Health & Rehab
01.2023 - Current
LPN
GLC Group
09.2022 - 10.2022
LPN
Clipboard Health
07.2022 - 01.2023
LPN
Harborview Health System
07.2022 - 01.2023
LPN
Christian Care Communities
07.2020 - 01.2022
LPN
Accountable Healthcare
04.2019 - 06.2021
LPN
Trustaff Travel Nursing
03.2018 - 05.2018
LPN
AMS Temporaries
06.2016 - 02.2020
No Degree - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
No Degree - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Baptist Health Schools of Little Rock
High School Diploma -
DeValls Bluff High School