Tiffany Cavalier
Zachary,LA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in providing patient-centered, culturally competent, and outcome-focused therapeutic care for diverse patient populations. Demonstrate current, comprehensive professional knowledge in accordance with recognized nursing standards. Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Advocate for patient health, safety, and rights, promoting relationship-centered care that respects patient vulnerability, anticipates needs, and fosters partnership in care. Committed to continuously learning to stay at the forefront of nursing practices, enhance clinical skills, and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
PACE OF BATON ROUGE
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Examine and treat geriatric patients independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure proper care for illnesses and injuries, and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
- Create and maintain accurate patient care records and legal documents in compliance with Louisiana state laws.
- Prepare teaching plans based on nursing needs and counsel individuals, families, and groups about health and illness.
- Perform health histories, physical exams, and patient education. Also Order, interpret, and follow up on lab tests and results.
- Initiate emergency measures as indicated and recognize abnormalities for immediate referral.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing medical care in collaboration with a physician.
- Manage primary and chronic care in collaboration with health team members using established protocols in the community and nursing home setting.
Nurse Practitioner, In-Home Assessments
SIGNIFY HEALTH
Various, LA
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Perform comprehensive in-home assessments in members’ rural residences to identify patient medical conditions, including physical, mental, and social needs.
- Conduct physical examination, obtain vital signs, perform A1C, peripheral vascular disease (PVD), spirometry testing, and review pharmacological therapy.
- Counsel patients on any conditions identified during assessment.
- Educate on proper handling and administration of prescribed medication.
- Communicate findings and identify any gaps in care.
Circulating Registered Nurse, Surgery
LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Zachary, LA
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Deliver comprehensive care and support to patients undergoing general, orthopedic, gynecological, or endoscopic surgery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on surgical procedures, potential risks, and recovery expectations.
- Monitor and document patient progress on Meditech, promptly identifying and addressing any complications or concerns.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator, Weekend Charge Nurse
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE HOSPITAL
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2017 - 12.2022
- Circulated on all types of surgery cases, ensuring patients’ quality of care.
- Verified accuracy of each chart before surgery for complete consent, lab work, history, and physical.
- Positioned patient for surgery using proper alignment and padding, assisted with anesthesia, and complied with environmental asepsis standards.
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition.
Registered Nurse
LAKE URGENT CARE
Gonzales, LA
04.2014 - 10.2021
- Provided high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
- Performed 12-lead EKGs, IV hydration therapy, occupational health work up and phlebotomy.
- Administered medications, immunizations and conducted point-of-care (POC) testing for conditions such as strep, mono, flu/COVID, vaginal infections, urine cultures, and H. pylori.
- Educated patients on follow-up care, preventative measures, and medication instructions to promote optimal health outcomes.
Travel Circulating Nurse
Anderson Medical Center
Meridian, MS
06.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Circulating Nurse
Legent Hospital of El Paso
El Paso, TX
11.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Circulating Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 11.2020
RN Disaster COVID Relief
Baton Rouge General
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2020 - 08.2020
Float Pool Travel Per Diem Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2020 - 07.2020
Telemetry RN
Ochsner Medical Center Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2016 - 11.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
St James Assisted Living Nursing Home
01.2014 - 03.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ollie Steele Burden Manor
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2012 - 08.2016
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern University and A & M College
01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
01.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Our Lady of The Lake College
01.2012
Skills
- Family Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
- Women’s Health
- Surgery - General
- Surgery - Orthopedic
- Surgery - Gynecological
- Surgery - Endoscopic
- Advanced Clinical Procedures
- Diagnostic Testing
- Disease Management
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Physical Examination
- Point-of-Care (POC) Testing
- Medication Administration
- Health & Wellness Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Docutap
- Epic
- Practice Fusion
- NextGen
- Athena
- SurgiNet
- PPSI
- Paragon
- Microsoft Office Suite
Affiliations
Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners (LANP)
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, 06/01/23, 06/30/28
- Registered Nurse Compact License, 01/01/26
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 03/01/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 01/01/27
Training
- Family Nurse Practitioner Student (Scholarship Program), TOTAL FAMILY MEDICAL, Robert, LA, 01/01/23, 04/30/23, Gained 180 hours of supervised clinical site experience in primary healthcare services., Developed clinical skills in physical examination, POC testing, pap smears, Cerumen impaction irrigation, and wound care., Conducted patient assessments, history-taking, physical examinations, and documentation., Performed preventive services such as well-child, adult, and gynecological examinations.
- Family Nurse Practitioner Student, LANE OB, Zachary, LA, 01/01/23, 03/31/23, Acquired 120 hours of hands-on experience by assisting with ultrasound interpretation, performing pelvic and vaginal exams, conducting Pap smears, and measuring fundal height., Conducted fetal Doppler heart rate assessments and provided post-partum and peri/menopausal symptom treatment.
- Family Nurse Practitioner Student, RKM PRIMARY CARE, Baton Rouge, LA, 09/01/22, 03/31/23, Strengthened skills and experience in delivering primary healthcare services with 300+ hours of hands-on clinical practice., Provided comprehensive primary care to patients, including diagnosing, and treating medical conditions.
Personal Information
Title: Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
PACE OF BATON ROUGE
01.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, In-Home Assessments
SIGNIFY HEALTH
08.2023 - 04.2025
Travel Circulating Nurse
Anderson Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Circulating Registered Nurse, Surgery
LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2021 - 01.2025
Travel Circulating Nurse
Legent Hospital of El Paso
11.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Circulating Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020
RN Disaster COVID Relief
Baton Rouge General
04.2020 - 08.2020
Float Pool Travel Per Diem Nurse
Memorial Hermann Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator, Weekend Charge Nurse
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE HOSPITAL
10.2017 - 12.2022
Telemetry RN
Ochsner Medical Center Hospital
12.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
LAKE URGENT CARE
04.2014 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
St James Assisted Living Nursing Home
01.2014 - 03.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ollie Steele Burden Manor
07.2012 - 08.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Our Lady of The Lake College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of The Lake College
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern University and A & M College