Tiffany Fland
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience as a Medical Assistant. Extensive knowledge of medical regulations, policies, and procedures. Offers strong dedication to safety and quality patient care, administrative excellence and patient confidentiality. Versatile Medical Assisting experience of 10 years in medical and administrative support. Robust history of accurately documenting patient health information, collecting vital signs, medical history and electronic medical records. Efficiently schedules appointments and records patient insurance information. Proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel LPN
ShareStaff
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed time efficiently during busy shifts by multitasking effectively without compromising quality of care.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of emergency procedures, effectively responding to urgent situations when required.
- Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
LVN
Harris Health System
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate medical records through electronic charting systems.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
- Mentored new LVN hires through the orientation process, sharing expertise to support their integration into the team successfully.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Educated patients and their families on disease management, medication administration, and at-home care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BrightPointe at Rivershire
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Medical Assistant
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Accurately record vital signs and other data, report abnormalities to nursing staff
- EMR experience Epic
- Aids in completion of daily activities of daily living, mobilization, grooming, rooming and vital signs of patients
- Escalates significant events and concerns regarding patients and their care to appropriate nursing staff
- Responsible for the security and confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols by following proper sterilization techniques for medical equipment.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Medical Assistant
Harris Health System
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Electronic Medical Records with Epic, Assists primarily in OB/GYN and Midwifery, Performs Texas Health Steps Well Child Exams, Performs Vision and Hearing Exams, Answering Phones, Scheduling Appointments, Taking Vital signs, Administering Injections, Urinalysis, EKG's, taking medical history, Collecting Lab Specimens, Provides general patient care; prepares patient for examination; assist provider with treatments/procedures; performs treatment/procedures; takes patient phone calls and offers advice; triage appointments; and stocks rooms.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
Medical Assistant/Front Desk
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School
Houston, TX05.2005
Diploma in Vocational Nursing -
Texas Health School
Houston, TX12.2020
Skills
- Feeding Tube Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Experience Administering Injections
EMR Systems
- Medical Office Experience
- Triage
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Wound Care
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- LVN
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- PN, 06/01/23, TX
Timeline
Travel LPN
ShareStaff
09.2022 - 03.2024
LVN
Harris Health System
02.2022 - 09.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BrightPointe at Rivershire
01.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2017 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
Harris Health System
06.2015 - 07.2017
Medical Assistant/Front Desk
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
03.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Westfield High School
Diploma in Vocational Nursing -
Texas Health School
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