Tiffany Brown
Bridgewater
Summary
I earned my practical nursing degree in 2011 and maintained my active license until 2020, when I graduated as a Registered Nurse. I have 13 years experience as a nurse/manager at The New Homestead where I have developed strong expertise in my position. I take pride in fostering a positive culture and managing relationships with my team. I hold myself and my team to high standards of clinical excellence. I am dedicated and am always ready to work alongside my staff whenever needed. I am a proven problem solver and excellent communicator. I am recognized for staff development that leads to a high performing team. I am a hardworking and passionate nurse who cares for my residents, their families and the staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
The New Homestead
12.2020 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Evaluated work performance of 20+ nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to 20+person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Monitor infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate resident care.
- Identified department issues with all departments to recommend remedies towards solutions.
- Worked closely with administration to develop and implement best practices to improve resident outcomes.
- Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality resident care.
- Recruit, hire and train all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Define testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
- Discuss medical history/activities of daily living with residents and families in effort to provide most effective resident centered care.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Restorative Nurse
The New Homestead
11.2014 - Current
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Monitored and evaluated restorative therapies for residents to maintain current abilities to perform actives of daily living.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
LPN Charge Nurse
The New Homestead
11.2011 - Current
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee coverage and flow.
- Documented vitals in resident charts when assessing patients and communicated resident information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using PointClickCare.
- Monitored resident's health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to resident's and families during challenging times.
- Provided resident education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to resident requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nodaway Valley High School
Greenfield, IADiploma For Licensed Practical Nursing
Southwestern Iowa Community College
Creston, IAAssociate of Applied Science - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)-Registered Nurse
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2020
Skills
- Accreditation management
- Clinical Operations Management
- Process Improvements
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Shift Scheduling
- Standards of Practice
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Multitasking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Goal Planning
- Issue Resolution
- Family Support
- Clinical care oversight
Timeline
Director of Nursing
The New Homestead
12.2020 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing/Restorative Nurse
The New Homestead
11.2014 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
The New Homestead
11.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Nodaway Valley High School
Diploma For Licensed Practical Nursing
Southwestern Iowa Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)-Registered Nurse
Purdue University