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Tiffany Foster

Meriden,CT

Summary

Organized, hard working, dependable, passionate and attentive nurse eager to learn new procedures and techniques. Ready to help healthcare team achieve optimum level of health for clients.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Direct Support Provider

Allied Community Resources/Bernadette Montano
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Life Skills Instructor

Ability Beyond
  • Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
  • Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
  • Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
  • Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
  • Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
  • Promoted proper sanitation by training on important cleaning tasks in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
  • Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
  • Monitored progress towards service plan goals.

Certified Nursing Aide

Family Care Visiting Nurse
  • Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wayland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing

Porter And Chester Institute
Hamden, CT
10.2023

Medical Billing Specialist

Branford Hall Career Institute
Branford, CT
05.2007

Skills

  • Managing Transportation
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Behavior Redirection
  • First Aid and Safety
  • EMR Systems
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Observational Skills

Certification

  • Licensed Licensed Practical Nurse - October 2023-March 2024
  • Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) - September 2023-September 2025

Affiliations

Nurse Service Organization

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nursing

Porter And Chester Institute

Medical Billing Specialist

Branford Hall Career Institute

Direct Support Provider

Allied Community Resources/Bernadette Montano

Life Skills Instructor

Ability Beyond

Certified Nursing Aide

Family Care Visiting Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wayland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

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