Tiffany Jellings
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Winfield ,KS
Summary
Seasoned Surgical Services Staff Nurse with 10 years working in hospital surgical environment. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have worked with many surgeons from doing general surgery, orthopedic, gynecologic, cesareans, and tonsillectomies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Surgical Registered Nurse
William Newton Hospital
Winfield , Kansas
07.2012 - Current
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Assessed patients for [Type] immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
Surgical Scrub Technician
William Newton Hospital
Winfield , KS
07.2012 - Current
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during procedures by applying hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures and electrocautery equipment.
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument and needle count.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, orthopedic, procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD 08.2015 - 08.2018
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Collecting vitals
Medication Administration
Sanitation
Intravenous therapy
Insulin medication assistance
Acute care expertise
Oxygen saturation standards
Takes initiative to help in any way possible
Strong work ethic
Works at high standards
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas
Additional Information
In the 10 years that I have worked for William Newton I have made myself available to many departments throughout the hospital. I started out working as a CNA on the med surg floor and moved in to the OR shortly after starting. I started as a scrub tech in the OR and now work as a circulating/scrub nurse. I also help with post partum care on OB, work as a floor nurse on the med surg floor, float to the ED and work as the house supervisor. I am a hard working dedicated nurse. My co workers are my team and my family and I do my best to make sure that I can help them any way that I can and still make sure that the environment is safe for my patient as well as comfortable. I am skilled in preforming CPR and helping with codes. I consider myself to be a strong leader and a great asset to any medical team. I am looking forward to learning and growing in my future in healthcare.
Timeline
NRP certified
10-2021
ACLS certified
08-2021
BLS certified
04-2021
PALS certified
04-2021
Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Kansas
09-2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National American University - Rapid City
08.2015 - 08.2018
Surgical Registered Nurse
William Newton Hospital
07.2012 - Current
Surgical Scrub Technician
William Newton Hospital
07.2012 - Current