Tiffany Hinton
Hardinsburg,KY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
Hardinsburg, Kentucky
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Nurse Extern
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
Hardinsburg, KY
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising registered nurses with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals.
- Protected patient wounds and infections by applying clean dressings, stockings and support bandages.
- Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.
- Assisted RNs with complex treatments and procedures for patients.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
- Monitored laboratory test results and communicated any abnormal findings to physicians or nurses.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
Hardinsburg , KY
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY05-2021
Associate of Science -
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY05-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY05-2021
Skills
- Data Collection
- Health Care Consultation
- Emergency Response
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Chart Updating
- Patient Management
- Admission and Discharge
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- HIPAA Education
- Emotional Intelligence
- Licensed RN
- Patient Monitoring
- Physical Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Family and Patient Support
- Community Advocate
- Or and ER Experience
Certification
- ACLS- 3/14/2023
- BLS- 1/24/2023
- Workplace Violence Training- 8/30/2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Nurse Extern
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts -
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Associate of Science -
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Owensboro Community And Technical College
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