Tiffany Henson

Critical Care Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

• Provide one-on-one skilled nursing care for ventilator-dependent, medically complex patients in the home setting, ensuring continuous monitoring and patient safety.
• Manage ventilator support systems, including setup, connection, heated humidification, and maintenance of continuous 24-hour oxygen therapy.
• Perform tracheostomy care, including routine cleaning, suctioning, site care, and trach changes as needed, while maintaining sterile technique and airway patency.
• Provide colostomy care, including assessment of stoma, skin care, and complete colostomy bag changes while monitoring for complications and ensuring proper hygiene.
• Perform sterile straight catheterization using strict aseptic technique.
• Implement aspiration precautions during feeding and medication administration to prevent complications.
• Conduct comprehensive patient care including hygiene baths, oral care, grooming, skin integrity assessments, and comfort measures.
• Support all activities of daily living ADLs, including mobility, positioning, feeding, and personal care.
• Safely transfer patients using proper body mechanics and assistive devices bed, wheelchair, recliner, and vehicle transfers.
• Prepare meals and monitor nutritional intake and hydration status.
• Monitor, assess, and document vital signs, patient condition changes, and nursing interventions per physician orders and agency standards.
• Coordinate care by scheduling, managing, and attending medical and specialty appointments.
• Communicate patient status and care needs with physicians, case managers, therapists, pharmacies, and family members.
• Order, track, and maintain medical supplies, durable medical equipment, and respiratory supplies.
• Maintain accurate electronic and written documentation in compliance with nursing regulations, HIPAA, and agency policies.
• Provide emotional support, patient advocacy, and compassionate, patient-centered care to promote dignity and quality of life.
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• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Critical Care workshops.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

• Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.

• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
• Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.