TIFFANY DODD
New York,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience in direct patient care and case management in hospital and outpatient settings. Experience spans across Oncology and Hospice Care. I am Passionate about providing exceptional care and services in support of growth and healing for patients with cancer. Active listener with direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills. I am and organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Mount Sinai Health System
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Documented all aspects of care following facility and Medicare standards, creating accurate patient records of all interactions and interventions to sustain continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments, medication reconciliation, h&P history,
- Performed administrative tasks, managing MD schedule, assisted in obtaining authorizations for special medications.
Staff Nurse, Heme/Oncology Nurse
NYP WEILL CORNELL
02.2018 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered Chemotherapy via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Hospice Registered Nurse
HOSPICE CARE NETWORK
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Northwell Health System
06.2015 - 01.2021
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Staff Nurse
Northwell Health
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Hospital Administration
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA12.2007
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Policy Implementation
- Infection Control
- Care Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Med-Surg,
- BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Mount Sinai Health System
10.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse, Heme/Oncology Nurse
NYP WEILL CORNELL
02.2018 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse
HOSPICE CARE NETWORK
01.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Northwell Health System
06.2015 - 01.2021
Staff Nurse
Northwell Health
06.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Molloy College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Bachelor of Science - Hospital Administration
Drexel University