Tiffany Davis
Registered Nurse
Pacific,MO
Summary
Determined Operating Room Nurse with experience caring for patients and supporting physicians during procedures. Patient-focused with background coordinating safe, effective care. Expert at maintaining poise while handling stressful situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Operating Room First Assist
Hermann Area District Hospital
Hermann, MO
12.2016 - Current
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
CMT
St. Clair Nursing Center
St. Clair, MO
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
East Central College
Union, MO 12.2019 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Washington School of Practical Nursing
Washington, MO 07.2016 - 07.2016
Skills
Surgical patient care
Acute care expertise
Strong clinical judgment
Pain Management
Patient and family advocacy
Certification
BLS
References
Douglas Goracke, MD. Anesthesiology, Pain Management (913) 426-2335 Hermann Area District Hospital Hermann, Missouri
Stephanie G. Rossi, N.P. (314) 753-9208 Mercy Union, Missouri
Randi J. Jackson (417) 459-5701 Coworker and Former Pastor Springfield, Missouri
Terri Wormack, R.N., B.S.N. (636) 221-7923 Nursing College Instructor, ECC Washington, Missouri
Tiffany Acton, R.N. (573) 764-4931 (LTC), Instructor, ECC Pacific, Missouri
Kim Long, R.N. (636) 359-0116 Former Director of Nursing St. Clair, Missouri St. Clair Nursing Center
Chris Redd, R.N., B.S.N. (636-358-3552) Instructor WSPN/Head of Washington Schools Washington, Missouri
Dina Vitale, R.N., M.S.N (573-259-4578) Instructor WSPN Sullivan, Missouri
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
East Central College
12.2019 - 12.2019
Operating Room First Assist
Hermann Area District Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Washington School of Practical Nursing
07.2016 - 07.2016
CMT
St. Clair Nursing Center
12.2014 - 12.2016