Tiffany Jaime
Leslie,AR
Summary
Experienced self-motivated nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indian Rock Village
Fairfield Bay, AR
08.2019 - Current
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 39 patients per day.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Education
Vocational - Liscensed Practical Nurse
Ozarka College
Mountain View, AR07-2019
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Family Communication
- Mental Health Support
- Catheter Care
- Palliative Care
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Preventive Care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indian Rock Village
08.2019 - Current
Vocational - Liscensed Practical Nurse
Ozarka College
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