Tiffany Chaires
Portland,OR
Summary
To bring experience, care, and extensive knowledge to help improve the lives of patients and families while collaborating exceptional care with staff. I started as a floor nurse and quickly became the Director of nursing in LTC/SNF. Iv'e spent over 10 years in critical care in hospitals and the Patient Care Coordinator of various populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Ambulatory Surgery, IRU, Short Stay PACU
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Portland, OR
11.2014 - 12.2022
- Care for post-op day 2 open heart surgery and vascular patients.
- Able to manage Diltiazem, Nitro, Amiodarone, Insulin drips, and blood product administration.
- Full understanding of heart and blood pressure medications and side effects.
- Competent in N/G and chest tubes.
- I am the Infection Control Champion and involved in a Unit Based Team.
- 7-02-2013- 09-30-2014 Care for patients after undergoing Laminectomies and orthopedic procedures.
- Competent in cardiac monitoring and medication administration.
Patient Care Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
Portland, OR
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
- Completed insurance verifications and claim forms for patient intake and processing.
- Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex customer service issues to enhance patient and family experience.
Director of Nursing
DNS
Portland , OR
11.2009 - 11.2014
- I was hired as a floor nurse and after I assured my skills, was offered the Resident Care Manager position.
- This entailed individual care planning, creating multiple reports and transferring minimum data summaries of patients to the state.
- After two years, I was hired as the Director of Nursing.
- I managed all staff, taught infection control techniques, how to manage blood sugars, and how to prevent falls.
- 07/30/2008 Portland Community College I obtained a 3.88 GPA accomplishing multiple awards for grades, management of my time, and outstanding competency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem International University
2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Portland Community College
2008
Skills
- Highly efficient in cardiovascular care including LVAD
- Competent in EKG monitoring and medication administration
- Competent in diuretics, heart medications, and antipsychotics
- Highly efficient in femoral bypass
- Highly competent in vasodilators
- Years of Care Management Experience
Certification
Registered Nurse 20084220RN. ACLS. BLS. COVID Vaccinated.
Skills
I am competent in all heart medications and vasopressors. Able to administer Heparin, Insulin, and Nitroglycerin drips. Competent in blood administration. Competent in EKG monitoring, critical thinking, and infection control
Timeline
RN-Ambulatory Surgery, IRU, Short Stay PACU
Providence Portland Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente
12.2019 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2014 - 12.2022
Director of Nursing
DNS
11.2009 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Salem International University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Portland Community College