Tiffany Gross
Salem,OR
Summary
Previous executive level healthcare manager and experienced mental health nurse seeking role in community public health, to facilitate the fair and timely adjudication of patients in custody awaiting trial.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Salem Hospital
08.2017 - Current
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Mental Health Registered Nurse/ Casemanager
Telecare Corporation
04.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions. Used this data to mediate patient readiness for community privileges.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
Charge Nurse
Avalon Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Psychiatric Mental Health Technician
Oregon State Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
Executive Manager- Aging and Disabilities
City of Molalla
09.2007 - 05.2012
- Began working in the capacity of a Casemanager and was quickly promoted to Executive position within one year.
- Built and deepened relationships with internal and external personnel to enhance client retention and growth plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Education
Master’s Degree - Public Health Nursing
Aspen University
2018
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Nursing University of Wisconsin-Osh Kosh
2016
Skills
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Disease Diagnosis and Management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- HIPAA
- Records Maintenance
- Patient/ Client Advocacy and Skills Training
Certification
2018 to pres Commission for Case Manager Certification, CCM- Certified Case Manager
2019 to pres ANCC Board Certified Registered Nurse
Affiliations
OSBN # 201609693RN NPI Registry # 1447743133
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Salem Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse/ Casemanager
Telecare Corporation
04.2017 - Current
Charge Nurse
Avalon Healthcare
01.2017 - 01.2018
Psychiatric Mental Health Technician
Oregon State Hospital
02.2015 - 01.2017
Executive Manager- Aging and Disabilities
City of Molalla
09.2007 - 05.2012
Master’s Degree - Public Health Nursing
Aspen University
Bachelor of Science - undefined
Nursing University of Wisconsin-Osh Kosh
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