Tiffany Eichler
Sheridan,AR
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. All while maintaining HIPPAA in accordance to the law
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
DON
Blossoms
Little Rock, AR
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
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OrthoArkansas
Little Rock, AR
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
RN
Watson Chapel District
Watson Chapel , AR
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
RN Supervisor
SHRC
Sheridan, AR
08.2008 - 10.2020
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Clinic RN
Baptist Health Medical Center
Sheridan, AR
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Developed and maintained nursing care plans for all patients based on their individual needs.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and administering medications as prescribed.
- Provided daily nursing care to patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Educated patients and families about health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood draws, and other diagnostic tests according to established protocols.
- Managed medication inventory levels in the clinic setting ensuring timely refills of prescriptions for patients.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments, medications, test results. in electronic medical records system.
- Monitored changes in patient condition including response to interventions and reported any significant changes to physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, crutches.
- Provided emotional support to family members during stressful times related to illness or injury of loved ones under care.
- Reviewed lab results with physician upon receipt from outside facilities.
- Assisted physicians during exams when needed.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Collected blood samples using phlebotomy best practices and labeled specimens for testing.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RN
ASU
Malvern,AR05.2020
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
College of Ouachita
Malvern, Ar05.2007
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family Education
- IV Administration
- Patient Charting
- Pre and Post-Procedure Inventories
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Clear Patient Communication
- Instrument Sterilization
- Decision Making
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
DON
Blossoms
01.2023 - Current
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OrthoArkansas
10.2021 - 10.2023
RN
Watson Chapel District
03.2018 - 05.2021
Clinic RN
Baptist Health Medical Center
03.2014 - 03.2018
RN Supervisor
SHRC
08.2008 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - RN
ASU
Associate of Applied Science - LPN
College of Ouachita
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