Tiffany Carracedo
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Hospice Nurse
Nathan Adelson Hospice
12.2022 - Current
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Med administration, documentation, wound care, and end of life care/education
- Communicated with family, pharmacies, hospice care, discharge planners, and other professionals to complete seamless transitions.
- Visited hospitals, nursing homes and hospice facilities to build relationships and give presentations.
Infection Prevention Nurse/DSD
Sage Creek Post Acute and Rehab
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections such as covid-19.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards.
LPN Charge Nurse/wound Care
Covenant Care
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care orders.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing ADN RN - Nursing
Las Vegas College
Las Vegas, NV04.2025
Diploma in Practical Nursing - undefined
Brightwood College
Las Vegas, NV08.2017
Skills
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Supervising Experience
- EMR systems, EPIC, MEDITECH, PCC, MATRIX
Certification
- IV Certified
- NIHSS
- BLS
- ACLS
- DPI/CPI
- Infection Prevention Certified
- WOSC Certified
- Nursing Student of the Quarter Fall 2024
Timeline
LPN Hospice Nurse
Nathan Adelson Hospice
12.2022 - Current
Infection Prevention Nurse/DSD
Sage Creek Post Acute and Rehab
08.2021 - 12.2022
LPN Charge Nurse/wound Care
Covenant Care
09.2017 - 07.2021
Diploma in Practical Nursing - undefined
Brightwood College
Associate Degree in Nursing ADN RN - Nursing
Las Vegas College
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