TIFFANY LEE MERRITT
Mount Vernon
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at University Hospital USA Health, specializing in patient care, and innovative treatment plan development. Demonstrated leadership in training nursing staff and coordinating discharge processes, underscored by strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to effective patient education. Skilled in providing culturally sensitive care, while ensuring adherence to healthcare policies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse Supervisor
University Hospital USA Health
Mobile
06.2018 - Current
- Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
- Administer oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Conducted accurate chart updates in the computer system.
- Managed direct care of patients, including conducting assessments, and documenting care activities.
- Alleviated patients' fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of the unit team.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Train and mentor student nurses, interns, and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Monitored clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement in care delivery.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Identified training needs of nurses and provided appropriate instruction and coaching as needed.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Prohealth Home Health and Hospice
Daphne
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored patient progress and updated care plans accordingly.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Administered medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients on the importance of medication compliance and adherence to physician orders.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions according to established standards and guidelines.
- Assessed safety risks in the home environment such as fall hazards or improper use of medical equipment.
- Supported patients with chronic illness management, optimizing quality of life.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments to homebound patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care.
- Conducted risk assessments in home environments to ensure patient safety.
- Coordinated medical equipment rentals and installations for home use.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
- Administer oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Alleviated patients' fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of the unit team.
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL05-2018
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Discharge coordination
- IV management
- Lab result interpretation
- Culturally sensitive care
- Performing EKG's
- Patient discharging
- Policy compliance
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Personal care needs
- Medication and IV administration
- Managing deadlines
- Care plan development
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and charting
- Patient care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Patient education and counseling
- Reporting and documentation
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Medical-Surgical BC
Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Prohealth Home Health and Hospice
08.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
12.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse Supervisor
University Hospital USA Health
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bishop State Community College
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