Tiffany Frijas
Coachella ,CA
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Eisenhower Medical Center, excelling in patient care and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and effective teamwork. Skilled in catheter care and clinical documentation, consistently implementing best practices to improve outcomes and streamline processes in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Experienced with urology nursing, providing patient-centered care in clinical environments. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of urological procedures and patient management to enhance treatment quality. Track record of maintaining patient safety and comfort through skilled catheterizations and medication administration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Urology Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
Rancho Mirage, CA
06.2021 - 10.2025
- Administered patient medications and monitored vital signs in urology department.
- Assisted in patient education regarding urological health and post-operative care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient interactions and treatment plans in electronic health records (EHR).
- Trained new staff on urology procedures, enhancing team performance and efficiency.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving overall patient safety standards.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments, ensuring continuity of care for patients post-treatment.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the urology department by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for proper treatment plans.
- Provided pre-and post-operative care for patients undergoing urologic surgeries, facilitating optimal recovery rates.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses, adjusting treatments as needed.
- Streamlined communication between nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff by implementing effective teamwork strategies in daily practice.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health records systems for efficient documentation and information retrieval processes.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify potential complications or changes in condition early on, allowing for prompt intervention.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home care.
- Performed catheterizations and assisted with other urinary-related procedures, enhancing patient quality of life.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual urological needs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes for each patient encounter.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve overall patient outcomes in the urology setting.
- Supported research initiatives within the urology department by assisting with data collection and analysis for clinical studies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care in the urology department.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality care while addressing individual concerns and preferences.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols during all invasive procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on advancements in urologic nursing practices.
- Educated patients and their families on managing urological conditions, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, families, and colleagues by fostering a supportive and collaborative environment in the urology unit.
- Served as a clinical resource for new LVN staff members, providing mentorship and guidance throughout their orientation process.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, ensuring compliance with protocols and procedures.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Charge Nurse
Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitación
Rancho Mirage, CA
04.2006 - 2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to health protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
Education
Local Vocational Nurse License - Nursing
SJVC
Rancho Mirage, CA04.2021
Nursing
CNEI
Palm Springs, CA2007
High School Diploma -
Calipatria High School
Calipatria, CA06.1995
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Catheter care
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Urodynamic testing
- Intermittent catheterization
- Surgical instrument sterilization
- Bladder irrigation
- Indwelling catheter care
- Urine sample collection
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Verbal and written communication
- Compassionate care
- Documenting intake
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Physical assessment
- Caregiving skills
- Wound care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient assessments
- Pain management
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Home health care
- Outpatient care
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Pediatric care
- Documenting incidents
- HIPAA protocols
- Charting and recording
- Samples collection
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LVN Urology Nurse
Eisenhower Medical Center
06.2021 - 10.2025
Charge Nurse
Rancho Mirage Health and Rehabilitación
04.2006 - 2025
Local Vocational Nurse License - Nursing
SJVC
Nursing
CNEI
High School Diploma -
Calipatria High School