Tiffany Powers
Vega
Summary
Dynamic, driven, and hard-working RN. With 10 years nursing experience, Specializing and passionate in ER and NICU/Pediatrics medicine as well as clinical education. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Exceptional leadership and team advocacy attributes. Profound organizational anti-management skills
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
United Regional Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing high-stress situations in the emergency room.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, families, and staff with strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Maintained a high level of adaptability when transitioning between different facilities, quickly acclimating to new environments and team dynamics.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Supported the interdisciplinary team by collaborating with physicians, technicians, and other nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care.
Emergency Room Nurse Educator
Northwest Texas Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Schedules new employees for required orientation components and monitors their progression
- Create, coordinate, and provide ongoing staff development programs, performance improvement initiatives, and special projects related to staff education and professional development
- Integrate research into practice and develop staff members' knowledge and skills in the research process, as well as foster the use of systematic evaluative research with regard to clinical and educational data
- Proven ability in critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, analytical/quantitative analysis, time management and priority setting
- Demonstrated ability to function both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
- Knowledge of adult learning styles, age specific care needs, and growth development
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Office products (i.e
Emergency Room Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital (Amarillo,TX)
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed complex cases involving trauma or multiple organ system failures by providing compassionate care alongside advanced clinical interventions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Emergency Room Nurse
Baptist St Anthony hospital
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Promoted patient safety by recognizing potential signs of health deterioration or adverse reactions to medications and promptly notifying the healthcare team for appropriate intervention.
- Assisted with training and mentoring new emergency room nursing staff members, sharing expertise and fostering a supportive team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Performed critical interventions such as intubation assistance, umbilical line insertions, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary for life-saving measures.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Maintained detailed records of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning in the electronic medical system.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance as needed while educating them on proper techniques for successful feeding experiences.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Amarillo College
03.2024
Skills
- Travel nursing
- Clinical educator
- Staff Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Mentoring/Precepting new RNs
- Qualified critical care and emergency room and NICU nurse
- Triage
- Trauma
- Charge experience
- EMR / EHR
- Staff Development
- Instructional Material Development
- Charge experience
- EMR / EHR
- Staff Development
- Instructional Material Development
Certification
- RN License
- TNCC Certification
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- ATCN
- NRP Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- ACLS Certification
Timeline
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
United Regional Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse Educator
Northwest Texas Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2023
Emergency Room Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital (Amarillo,TX)
09.2018 - 07.2023
Emergency Room Nurse
Baptist St Anthony hospital
03.2016 - 11.2020
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Northwest Texas Hospital
12.2013 - 03.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Amarillo College
- RN License
- TNCC Certification
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- ATCN
- NRP Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- ACLS Certification
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