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Tiffany Hauser, RN

Livingston Manor,NY

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with 15 years of clinical nursing experience and on year of MDS Experience. Excelling in coordinating comprehensive patient assessments, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and enhancing facility processes. Thorough with meticulous attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft and Point Click Care software.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

MDS Coordinator

Roscoe Nursing Home
12.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated OBRA and PDPM assessments and assured timely completion of the MDS assessment with the interdisciplinary team through documentation within the medical record for 87 bed facility and oversee MDS coordination of another 160 bed facility .
  • Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge with the RAI/ MDS process and PDPM
  • Resource person for questions that relate to the MDS/ RAI process in accordance with State and Federal guidelines
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to establish, review and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Utilized computerized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Participated in all aspects of the CMS survey process including pre-survey preparation, actual survey, and post-survey plan of correction as requested.
  • Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local standards and regulations for long-term care, such as those for certification, licensure and accreditation, Medicare, and state Medicaid

Unit Manager, RN

Roscoe Nursing Home
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Monitoring patient progress and ensuring compliance with treatment plans and standards of care
  • Communicating with patients, families, physicians, and staff members at all levels
  • Evaluating and adjusting treatment plans based on patient condition
  • Delivering hands on care and medication administration as needed
  • Solving staff issues and shortages
  • Evaluating nursing and medical staff performance

Staff RN

Prime Care Medical
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Perform wellness check-ups on incarcerated individuals
  • Perform intake screenings
  • Review inmate medical records
  • Interview and educate inmates
  • Assist inmates through drug detox
  • Formulate and execute care plans
  • Maintain accurate records and proper safety procedures
  • Provide emergency first aid as needed
  • Plan patient discharges

Staff RN

Tully Hill Chemical Dependency Treatment Center
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • · Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • · Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • · Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • · Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • · Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients

RN Nurse Manager

Roscoe Nursing Home
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • · Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • · Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • · Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • · Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • · Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
  • · Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

Staff RN IV/ PICC Line Team

St. Josephs Hospital Health Center
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • · Provide patient care on IV/PICC team
  • · Provide peripheral access to patients throughout the hospital.
  • · Inserting IV's and PICC lines.
  • Inserting Peripheral IV's and PICC Lines via Ultrasound Technology
  • Assessing IV and PICC lines and overall health and procedures of patient through hospital stay.

Staff RN

Western NY Immediate Care
04.2015 - 02.2016
  • · Provide nursing care within Urgent Care facility to all age populations.
  • · Working closely with physician and mid-level providers in recognition of medical emergencies and needed transport.
  • · Managing lab and running lab work for facility.
  • Managing staff and site of urgent care facility.

Staff Nurse- Emergency Room

Catskill Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 04.2015
  • Provide nursing care within ED department.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Handle medical emergencies resulting from events such as strokes, cardiac arrest, car accidents, head injuries, drug overdoses, sexual assault and burns.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections assessing responses and concerns.
  • Assess and stabilize patients with expedience and accuracy and transfer to appropriate facility.
  • Provide patient education on health condition, prognosis and treatment.

Staff Nurse- Emergency Room

Onslow Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 09.2012
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.

Staff Nurse- Telemetry/ Med Surgical

Wayne Memorial Hospital
11.2009 - 05.2010
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

SUNY Binghamton
Binghamton, NY
05.2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NY
05.2009

Skills

  • Licensure: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with the State of New York
  • Member of AANAC since 2024
  • Completing RAC-CT certification November 2024
  • Basic understanding of quality measures
  • Organized with excellent time management skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and inter-personal skills
  • Ability to work and function independently
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft and Point Click Care
  • 15 years of clinical nursing experience

Timeline

MDS Coordinator

Roscoe Nursing Home
12.2023 - Current

Unit Manager, RN

Roscoe Nursing Home
07.2023 - 12.2023

Staff RN

Prime Care Medical
08.2021 - 06.2023

Staff RN

Tully Hill Chemical Dependency Treatment Center
11.2019 - 11.2020

RN Nurse Manager

Roscoe Nursing Home
02.2019 - 05.2019

Staff RN IV/ PICC Line Team

St. Josephs Hospital Health Center
10.2016 - 10.2017

Staff RN

Western NY Immediate Care
04.2015 - 02.2016

Staff Nurse- Emergency Room

Catskill Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - 04.2015

Staff Nurse- Emergency Room

Onslow Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 09.2012

Staff Nurse- Telemetry/ Med Surgical

Wayne Memorial Hospital
11.2009 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Science - BSN

SUNY Binghamton

Associate of Science - Nursing

Sullivan County Community College

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