Tiffany Duque (Peel)
Madison,AL
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of success in healthcare platforms ranging from hospitals to clinics. Recognized for continuously providing top quality, compassionate care within fast-paced environments. Patient advocate skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, administrators and nursing groups to achieve organizational mission.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Huntsville Hospital Physician Network
02.2021 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Unit Director Cardiology 1 and Cardiology 4
Huntsville Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Supervise 100+ employees including expanding staff knowledge, ensuring proper staffing needs are met, resource person for individual needs, interviewing, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
- Coordinate collaboration among clinical departments to improve standardization across cardiac service line.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards through regular audits and process improvements.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols.
Clinical Education Specialists, Nurse Practitioner
Huntsville Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Coordinate staff development surrounding education for care of pre and post operative cardiovascular/surgical patients, ensuring patient outcomes.
- Implement and create training protocols and policies for staff and multidisciplinary teams.
- Manage and collaborate clinical orientation and ongoing education for all new employees in CVICU and PCV, to include: cardiovascular surgical nurse practitioners.
- Monitor post cardiac surgical patients and developed successful post operative plans to include monitoring and assessing hemodynamics, lab values, diagnostics and discharge needs.
- Collaborate with surgeons and specialists to make diagnoses based on professional judgement.
Charge Nurse, CVICU
Huntsville Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Provided direct quality nursing care to up to 14 pre and post cardiovascular surgical patients in addition to cardiology overflow.
- Supervised RNs, unit secretaries, and patient care techs.
- Directed daily operations, managed staffing schedules, staff assignments, delegated responsibilities, and fielded all questions in coordination with management standards
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Staff Nurse, CVICU
Huntsville Hospital
05.2009 - 01.2011
- Responsible for the care of pre and post cardiovascular surgical patients in an intensive care unit setting
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Patient Care Tech, CVICU
Huntsville Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2009
- Assisted nurses in patient care including but not limited to hygiene and ambulation, intake and output, and vital signs
Education
MSN - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult Gerontology
University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama12-2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama08-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Decatur, Alabama05-2009
References
- Julie Carlyle, Cardiovascular Service Line, Huntsville Hospital, 256-265-8600
- Jennifer Connally, CRNP, Huntsville Hospital, 256-655-6247
- Whitney Reynolds, RN, Huntsville Hospital, 256-520-6417
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Huntsville Hospital Physician Network
02.2021 - Current
Unit Director Cardiology 1 and Cardiology 4
Huntsville Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2021
Clinical Education Specialists, Nurse Practitioner
Huntsville Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2018
Charge Nurse, CVICU
Huntsville Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2014
Staff Nurse, CVICU
Huntsville Hospital
05.2009 - 01.2011
Patient Care Tech, CVICU
Huntsville Hospital
03.2008 - 05.2009
MSN - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Adult Gerontology
University of Alabama Huntsville
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama Huntsville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
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