Tiffany Guin
Jemison,AL
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail. Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Prattville, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Advance Nurse Extern Emergency Department
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Prattville, AL
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Transferred patients from room to x-ray or lab by wheelchair or bed.
- Administered medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Helped maintain patient rooms, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Supported clinical staff during diagnostic tests or surgical procedures.
- Helped manage patient nutrition by setting up meal trays and assisting with feeding as necessary.
- Employed strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
- Administered oral and topical medications as directed by a registered nurse.
- Transported patients from one unit to another using proper safety techniques.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure and temperature.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma, AL05-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma, AL05-2023
Associate of Science -
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL08-2014
High School Diploma -
Jemison High School
Jemison, AL05-2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic medical records
- Patient communication
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Emotional support
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA protocols
- Pediatric care
- End-of-life care
- Caring for wounds
- Wound care
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient management
- Chronic disease management
- Patient care
- Preventive care
- Patient evaluations
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient safety protocols
- Mental health support
- Behavioral assessment
- Charting and recording
- HIPAA compliance
- EKG administration
- Geriatric care
- Pain management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Vital signs
- Compassionate care
Accomplishments
- Daisy Nomination
- Bee award as an ANE
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Department
Prattville Baptist Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Advance Nurse Extern Emergency Department
Prattville Baptist Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Wallace Community College Selma
Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Wallace Community College Selma
Associate of Science -
Central Alabama Community College
High School Diploma -
Jemison High School
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