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TIFFANY KERR

Morgantown

Summary

Devoted, dedicated, and compassionate nursing professional with 8+ years experience in providing care, including med/surg, pediatrics, trauma, and telemetry. Demonstrates the ability to develop relationships with patients and families to promote comfort and safety while remaining organized, detail-oriented, and professional. Enjoys taking care of others, promoting good health, and assuring the patient is always advocated for.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

United Hospital Center
02.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions on a 36 bed med surg unit.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion, specializing in trauma on a 30 bed unit.
  • Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission or infection.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse

United Hospital Center
11.2015 - 02.2021
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges with ratios of 1:6.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Patient Care Tech

United Hospital Center
06.2015 - 11.2015
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
12.2020

LPN - Nursing

Salem International University
Salem, WV
03.2015

High School Diploma -

South Harrison High School
Lost Creek, WV
06.2010

Skills

  • Task Delegation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Wound Care
  • Electronic Medical Record Systems - EPIC/ Cerner
  • Patient Assessments
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Charting and Recording
  • Care Planning
  • EKG Administration
  • Medication Dispensing
  • IV Insertion
  • Treatment Plan Development

Certification

Nursing

  • RN License #108590 WV
  • LPN License #35741 WV (Inactive)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA - Expires 04/2024
  • NIHSS - Expires 08/2025

Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 12.2023

Registered Nurse

United Hospital Center
02.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

United Hospital Center
11.2015 - 02.2021

Patient Care Tech

United Hospital Center
06.2015 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Virginia University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

LPN - Nursing

Salem International University

High School Diploma -

South Harrison High School

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