Tiffany Buchanan
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) offering comprehensive patient care in various inpatient and outpatient environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Various Hospitals & Nursing Facilities
01.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Cooperated with other members of the healthcare team to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
RN Case Manager
Aetna CVS
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods for caseload of 60-80 patients.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
Registered Nurse 2
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Managed care needs of 6 patients per shift from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, as well as blood and blood products, transfusions, intravenous transfusions, and monitored responses
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and how to adapt to temporary or permanent disabilities.
- Performed weekend charge duties. Functioned as preceptor/mentor to new hires.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University
Chicago, IL04.2015
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Assessments
- Neurology Expertise
- Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Various Hospitals & Nursing Facilities
01.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
Aetna CVS
11.2021 - 12.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
07.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse 2
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
12.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Resurrection University
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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