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Tiffany Fornito

Sewell,NJ

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Atlas Health Care (formerly Promedica; Manor Care)
05.2014 - Current
    • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
    • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
    • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
    • Managed patient care through closely monitoring vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, temperature, pain and blood glucose levels.
    • Administered medications via various route (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular, PEG).
    • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
    • Performed wound care treatments using sterile and aseptic techniques, following treatment and care plans to promoting healing and preventing complications.
    • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
    • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
    • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
    • Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
    • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
    • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
    • Answered incoming phone calls from patients and family members to provide basic assistance and triage concerns.
    • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
    • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
    • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
    • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
    • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
    • Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
    • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
    • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
    • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
    • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
    • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
    • Acted in supervisory position.
    • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
    • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
    • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
    • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
    • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.

LPN

Inspira Medical Group
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Managed the COVID drive through sites to provide rapid and PCR testing for COVID, Influenza A & B, and Strep A & B.
  • Documented accurate results in EPIC.
  • Notified patients and guardians of results and provided with print out documentation.
  • Notified supervisor for need of supplies.
  • Stocked supplies.
  • Worked in the urgent care centers to provide prompt care including intake information, monitoring vital signs, accurately documenting, and assisting providers with care.

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing

Lincoln Technical Institute
Moorestown NJ
09-2013

Washington Township High School
Sewell NJ
06-2008

Skills

  • Provided care to various age population and health needs
  • Vital signs data analysis
  • Medication management
  • Diabetes management
  • Clinical decision making
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Comprehensive physical assessment
  • EMR / EHR (Point Click Care and EPIC)
  • Transcribing orders
  • Staff supervision
  • Verbal and written communication

Certification

  • BLS certified (CPR & AED) 12/2024 - 12/2026

Timeline

LPN

Inspira Medical Group
03.2021 - 07.2021

LPN

Atlas Health Care (formerly Promedica; Manor Care)
05.2014 - Current

Licensed Practical Nursing

Lincoln Technical Institute

Washington Township High School