Tiffany Latimore, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
Rosedale,NY
Summary
Licensed Registered Nurse Recent BSN recipient with professional experience in healthcare settings and private duty nursing. Committed to the medical profession and to quality patient care. Nursing style blends professionalism, capability and compassion to truly integrate patients’ medical and emotional care within hospital, facility or private duty environment. Communicate well with doctors, colleagues and patient families, insuring continuity of patient care. Dedicated beyond normal expectations. Absolutely reliable and punctual with perfect school and clinical attendance record. Will be at work no matter what the weather or personal circumstances. Own a four wheel drive vehicle. Organized Registered Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Horizon Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
LPN/Home Care RN
Caring Hands Home Care
12.2015 - Current
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
GYN Bellevue Hospital, Gerontology Bellevue Hospital/Coler Goldwater Hospital
Psychiatric Bellevue Hospital/Coler Goldwater Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Chest, NG, nephrostomy, gastro tubes, Cast care, pin care, traction care, IV lines, all types
- Tracheostomy care, Renal I & O catheterization
- Pediatric and geriatric basic care
- Urinalysis, culture and sensitivity
- Rehabilitation support functions
- Finger sticks, Wound and burn care
- Labor and delivery observation
- Undergraduate Clinical Training
- Med-Surg Bellevue Hospital/Coler Goldwater Hospital, Pediatrics Bellevue Hospital, Orthopedics Bellevue Hospital
- OB /, Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
- Optimizes patients' satisfaction, provider time, and treatment room utilization by scheduling appointments in person or by telephone
- Keeps patient appointments on schedule by notifying provider of patient's arrival; reviewing service delivery compared to schedule; reminding provider of service delays
- Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients' questions; maintaining the reception area
- Ensures availability of treatment information by filing and retrieving patient records
- Maintains patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information
- Obtains revenue by recording and updating financial information; recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims
- Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs
- Helps patients in distress by responding to emergencies
- Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information
- Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Medical Office Secretary
Buck-Haskin OB/GYN
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Fulfilled basic patient assistance for 40 to 45 patients per day in this very busy office
- Calmed patients’ fears, created comfortable atmosphere, and acted as emotional support
- Handled full range of medical secretarial duties-scheduling, billing, insurance, collections and heavy phones
- Cleared up old accounts and worked out payment arrangements
- Renovated office, maintain reception area by replacing very old decor, and increasing patient satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing
Rego Park, NY05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State License # 324603 Phlebotomy Certification - undefined
Coler Goldwater Hospital
2013
High School Diploma -
Martin Van Buren High School
Queens Village, NY01.2005
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Intramuscular Injections
- Management Team Support
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Supervision
- Patient Transportation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Dietary Needs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Recording Vital Signs
- Seizure Disorders
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Post-Surgical Recovery
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Nursing Process, Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control
- Emotional Support, Administrative Support
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Pediatric Patient Care.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2021 - Present
- Licensed Practice Nurse - 2015 - Present
- CPR certified - Present
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Horizon Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
LPN/Home Care RN
Caring Hands Home Care
12.2015 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
GYN Bellevue Hospital, Gerontology Bellevue Hospital/Coler Goldwater Hospital
Psychiatric Bellevue Hospital/Coler Goldwater Hospital
01.2012 - 12.2015
Medical Office Secretary
Buck-Haskin OB/GYN
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Paul's School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse, New York State License # 324603 Phlebotomy Certification - undefined
Coler Goldwater Hospital
High School Diploma -
Martin Van Buren High School
Deans List
St. Paul's School of Nursing Dean List (3 times)
Deans List
St. Paul's School of Nursing Dean List (3 times)
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