Tiffany Dickerson
Spanish Fort,AL
Summary
Experienced nurse with a strong desire to contribute to the healthcare industry in a primary or secondary healthcare setting. Committed to assisting the Director of Nursing (DON) in delivering exceptional nursing care, coordinating services, and providing health education to residents and patients. Seeking a position where expertise and dedication can make a positive impact on the well-being of individuals under care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Thomas Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
Travel Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
- Responsibilities are the same as a traditional RN such as: administer care, medications, and vaccines to patients of all ages; communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals; collaborate to create a plan of patient care; create and contribute to medical records; respond to patient inquiries and concerns; track supplies and inventory; and counsel patients
Assistant Director of Nursing
Montrose Bay Health and Rehab
08.2020 - Current
- Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in providing, planning, coordinating or managing nursing care, nursing services and health education to residents and patients
- Assists in ensuring nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards
- May assist with recruiting, hiring, providing orientation/training, and retaining a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of nursing services
- Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis
- Assists with scheduling and performing rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care
- Assists in maintaining administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments
- May be responsible for quality assurance, infection control, and the development of staff as determined by the Director of Nursing
- Helps develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident population
- Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations
- Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications
- May occasionally be required to perform patient care duties
- In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the duties and responsibilities of the DON may be delegated to this position
- Assists the DON in the supervision of Unit Managers, RN and LPN Floor Nurses and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible
- Completes annual evaluations for potential merit increases for direct reports
- Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information
- Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law
Charge Nurse
Blue Ridge Montrose Bay
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Duties Included: Medication Administration, Tracheal care and suctioning, Wound care, Charting patient care and change of condition, Transcribe and check physician orders, provide empathetic care to residents and families
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairhope Health & Rehab
08.2012 - 12.2017
- Duties Included: Assisted patients in ADL care
- Monitor and report changes in V/S, Monitor and record intake and output
- Report abnormal findings to charge nurse
Patient Care Assistant
Private Duty Home Health
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Duties: Dressed and groomed patient daily, provided hygiene care, cooked meals, daily errands services, laundry services, Document and voice concerns to Daughter and client request
Education
Associates Degree - science
Bishop State Community College
08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Reid State Community
Atmore, AL12.2017
Skills
- Team-Oriented
- Reliable
- Compassionate
- Professional
- Flexible
- Infection Control Training
- Nurse Management
- Medication Administration
- Critical Care Experience (CCRN member)
- Travel nursing
- Hospital Experience
- Acute care
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Advanced life support
Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PN, 12/01/21, AL
- CNA
- LPN
- RN License
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Accomplishments
“I am more” nursing award
Employee of the month 11/2022
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Thomas Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Travel Nurse
Prime Time Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Montrose Bay Health and Rehab
08.2020 - Current
Charge Nurse
Blue Ridge Montrose Bay
01.2017 - 08.2020
Patient Care Assistant
Private Duty Home Health
02.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairhope Health & Rehab
08.2012 - 12.2017
Associates Degree - science
Bishop State Community College
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PN, 12/01/21, AL
- CNA
- LPN
- RN License
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Reid State Community
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