TIFFANY NELSON
Bidwell,OH
Summary
Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Gastroenterology RN Nurse Navigator
Holzer Health System
01.2023 - Current
- Room patients for office visit
- Update patient information
- Schedule patients for procedures
- Administer injections
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Patient assessments
- Oversee the GI Clinic LPN and CMA
- Perform manometry testing
- Joint Commission survey rounding for GI Clinic
- Oversee HEP C program to make sure patients are compliant with medications and labs required by insurance
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU
Holzer Health System
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Pre-op patients for surgery
- Update patient information
- Start and maintain IV lines
- Administer medications
- Direct patient care
- Give report at shift change, transfer, and/or admission
- Patient assessments
- NG tube, Foley, Rectal tube insertion
- Recover patients after surgery
- Post-op patients after patient is out of PACU
- Make patient appointments
- Discharge education
- Maintain medical documentation in a thorough manner
- Perform procedures such as EKG, cardiac monitoring, vital signs, urinalysis, nasal swabs, throat swabs, and drawing blood for ordered labs
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Holzer Health System
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Perform procedures such as EKG, cardiac monitoring, vital signs, urinalysis, nasal swabs, throat swabs, and drawing blood for ordered labs
- Maintain medical documentation in a thorough manner
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Ensured patient safety and reduced incidents of infection with strict adherence to hygiene protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine care priorities, improving treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated patient recovery with comprehensive post-treatment follow-up instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Surgical Technologist
Adena Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Serves as scrub person for basic surgical procedures and participates in complex surgical procedures as needed
- Follows department procedures for scrub persons by assembling surgical packs, supplies and instruments for surgical cases and preparing operating room for surgery
- Anticipates surgeon's needs and assists surgeon by draping patients, holding/passing instruments, retractors, sutures, and medications, applying surgical dressings, suctioning and sponging surgical wounds, holding extremities, and moving patients
- Recognizes and reports emergency situations
- Adjusts priorities and participates in resolving problems as appropriate
- Performs or assists in sterile preps as needed/requested by monitoring aseptic techniques of surgical team members at field, reporting and correcting breaks in sterile technique immediately, and controlling location of contaminated instruments and supplies
- Maintains appropriate quantities of surgical supplies and equipment by restocking room with necessary equipment and supplies and apprises supervisor of special requests for surgical supplies and equipment
- Assists with decontamination of all equipment, instruments, and supplies as necessary and assists with cleaning rooms, furniture, and equipment according to established procedures
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Prepared operating rooms with required instruments, ensuring efficient setup for various surgical cases.
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and efficiently, contributing to successful completion of critical surgeries.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
- Mentored new surgical technologists, sharing expertise and fostering their growth within the profession.
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
Rio Grande, OH05.2021
CERTIFICATION - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
COLLINS CAREER CENTER
Chesapeake, OH06.2010
Skills
- Effective communication
- Fast-paced environment
- Teamwork
- Multitask
- Time management
- Self starter
- Pharmaceutical drug knowledge
- Gastroenterology experience
- Surgery Experience
- Patient Education
- Problem-Solving
- Microsoft outlook
- Detail-oriented
- Quick learner
- Strategic planning experience
- Microsoft Office experience
- Critical thinking
- Computer literacy
- Patient Care
- Customer Service
- Technology proficiency
- Leadership
- Communication
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- EMR / EHR
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Discharge
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Timeline
Gastroenterology RN Nurse Navigator
Holzer Health System
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pre-op/PACU
Holzer Health System
04.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Holzer Health System
06.2021 - 04.2022
Surgical Technologist
Adena Regional Medical Center
12.2018 - 06.2021
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
CERTIFICATION - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
COLLINS CAREER CENTER
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