Tiffany Benson
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA Instructor
Allenbrooke Nursing And Rehab Center
10.2023 - Current
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing and community health care practices.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Directly cared for patients at least 40 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques
Registered Nurse
Allenbrooke Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
12.2015 - 10.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
04.2015 - 04.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR12.2022
Skills
- Disease Management Programs
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- EMR Systems
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Discharging
- HIPAA Education
- Intakes and Discharges
- Administering Immunizations
- Pain Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Education
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
CNA Instructor
Allenbrooke Nursing And Rehab Center
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Allenbrooke Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
12.2015 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
04.2015 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arkansas State University - Newport
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