Tiffany Howard
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate and thoughtful recent RN graduate with 6 years of LPN experience in long term care, skilled facility and assisted living. Seeking an opportunity to advance in nursing skills and knowledge. Strong interest for ICU nursing pursuing certification and experience in that specialty. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and bedside manner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spring House Village
12.2019 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Midtown Health And Rehab
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Medical Assistant
Germantown Minor Medical
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
Phlebotomist
West Clinic Cancer And Blood Disorder Facility
07.2007 - 11.2014
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Port-A-Cath assess placement for chemo infusions
- Intravenous peripheral line placement for chemo and hydrating fluids infusions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2023
LPN - Practical Nursing
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Memphis, TN10.2018
Medical Assistant And Phlebotomy - Nursing
Vatterott Career College
Memphis, TN07.2007
Skills
- Conditions Reporting
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Needs Assessment
- Intravenous Medications
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Wound Dressing
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Patient Admission
- IV Insertion
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Feeding Pumps
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spring House Village
12.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Midtown Health And Rehab
12.2018 - 11.2019
Medical Assistant
Germantown Minor Medical
01.2014 - 12.2018
Phlebotomist
West Clinic Cancer And Blood Disorder Facility
07.2007 - 11.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing RN
Arkansas State University
LPN - Practical Nursing
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Medical Assistant And Phlebotomy - Nursing
Vatterott Career College
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