Tiffany Craighead
BURKEVILLE,VA
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at VCBR, excelling in medication administration and patient monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Skilled in wound care and committed to maintaining high standards of nursing ethics, ensuring safety and comfort for all patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
VCBR
BURKEVILLE, VA
03.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety protocols.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
LPN
The Woodview
South Boston, VA
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on facility procedures, safety protocols, and patient care standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Education
Practical Nursing
Southside Community College
Keysville, VA08-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Southside Community College
Keysville, VA05-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Wound care
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient documentation
- Patient education
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric nursing
- Home healthcare
- Patient documention
- Medical documentation
- Nursing ethics
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Psychiatric nursing
- Behavioral health
- Diabetes management
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Mental health support
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- ADL assistance
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- I was recognized by a doctor for excellent communication concerning the health and wellbeing of my residents.
- A positive attribute I would say I have is stability and commitment on a job. I'm not a job hopper.
Timeline
LPN
VCBR
03.2015 - Current
LPN
The Woodview
11.2012 - 03.2015
Practical Nursing
Southside Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Southside Community College
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