Tiffany Fandel
Washington
Summary
Motivated and passionate registered nurse with over 9 years of experience, combining a strong background in customer service. Seeking a position in a dynamic and challenging work setting to leverage skills and provide exceptional service as a valuable team member.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Capital Health Medical Group
11.2019 - Current
- Telephonically triage patients throughout Capital Health Medical Group specialties including OB/GYN, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Pain Management
- Perform obstetric patient intakes
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Administer injections and medications per physician orders
- Assist physician with submitting patient prescriptions
- Review and discuss lab results with patient and/or caregiver
- Submit prior authorizations for various medications on behalf of physician
- Facilitate continuity of care for patients with outside medical facilities (i.e. breast center, maternal fetal medicine, hematology, Department of Health, etc.)
Registered Nurse
Friends Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Performed admission assessments as well as focused assessments on adolescent and adult patients
- Supervised mental health technicians and supporting staff while acting as charge nurse
- Provided direct quality care including daily monitoring and evaluation of psychiatric conditions of up to 24 patients per day
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on various topics such as coping strategies, stress management, and medication adherence for improved patient understanding.
- Monitored vital signs, point of care testing, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Managed challenging patient behaviors with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments for at-risk individuals promptly addressing any concerns identified throughout the evaluation process.
Registered Nurse
Holy Redeemer Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Advocated for patient preferences in birth plans while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Completed head to toe assessments as well as new patient intakes to the unit.
- Evaluated fetal status during labor using electronic fetal monitoring equipment, intervening as necessary to ensure healthy deliveries for both mother and infant.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State
08.2016
Diploma - Nursing
Aria Health School of Nursing
02.2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Customer Service
- Experience with EMR
Accomplishments
- Class Valedictorian
- Clinical Excellence Award Recipient
- Community Health Nursing Award Recipient
- Academic Achievement Award Recipient
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania
- Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Capital Health Medical Group
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Friends Hospital
09.2017 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Holy Redeemer Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn State
Diploma - Nursing
Aria Health School of Nursing
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