TIFFANY BLACK
Lake City,SC
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments.Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Compassionate with a background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse PAT
MUSC
Columbia, SC
10.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Travel Nurse
Total Med
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Case Management
- Identified and coordinated patient and family care to support patients and families in home or assisted living facility
- Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals
- Individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- SC House Calls
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Columbia, SC
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status of the patient
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications, and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses
ER Registered Nurse
Lake City Community Hospital
Lake City, SC
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status of patient
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Florence, SC
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
ER Travel Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist Easley ER
Clinton, SC
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status of patient
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Float Nurse
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
Florence, SC
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: Float Nurse Pool
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting, and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion, and health care to support patient needs
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Float Nurse Pool
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mcleod Health
Florence, SC
12.2014 - 11.2019
- Directed nursing activities, Weekend Charge for one department at 19-bed unit with 10+ employees, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to understand terms
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Amedisys
Sumter, SC
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Identified and coordinated patient and family care to support patients and families in home or assisted living facility
- Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals
- Individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
08.2014
Diploma - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
08.2012
Skills
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Staff Supervision
- ER/ Trauma
- Telemetry
- Case Management
- Acute Care Expertise
- Triaging
- Education
- Home Care
- Management
- Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs
- EMR Systems
- Epic
- Laboratory Experience
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Cerner
- IV insertion
- Chart updating
- Health screening
Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- RN License
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- TNCC Certification
- RN, 04/01/26, SC
- RN , 6/30/25, CA
Timeline
Registered Nurse PAT
MUSC
10.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
Total Med
06.2024 - 09.2024
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - 08.2024
ER Travel Nurse
Prisma Health Baptist Easley ER
12.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2019 - 12.2021
Float Nurse
Mcleod Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 07.2020
Home Health Hospice Nurse
Amedisys
03.2018 - 06.2019
ER Registered Nurse
Lake City Community Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mcleod Health
12.2014 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Diploma - Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
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