Tiffany Kistner
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Stroke/STEMI RN with a proven track record at BayCare Health System, excelling in neurological assessments and advanced cardiac life support. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective communication and evidence-based practices, while training new nurses to ensure high standards of care in critical environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Stroke / STEMI RN
BayCare Health System - Morton Plant Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary groups to implement strategies that improved patient outcomes.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System - Morton Plant Hospital
01.2013 - 04.2023
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neurosurgical patients.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System - Mease Dunedin Hospital
04.2007 - 01.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to neurosurgical and critical care patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
2006
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Neurological assessment
- NIHSS
- ACLS
- Advanced stroke life support
- Evidence-based practices
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Stroke / STEMI RN
BayCare Health System - Morton Plant Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System - Morton Plant Hospital
01.2013 - 04.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
BayCare Health System - Mease Dunedin Hospital
04.2007 - 01.2013
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
St. Petersburg College
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