Tiffany Nissen
Parker,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
07.2015 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Precepted student nurses and provided guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies, such as IVIG thera
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as lumbar drain management, stroke recovery, epilepsy management, and spine surgery recovery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Telemetry Registered Nurse, Virtual Health Center
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored 40+ continuous telemetry and pulse oximetry EKGs.
- Communicated with healthcare team members when concerning telemetry findings were found.
- Documented heart rhythms appropriately
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
02.2010 - 07.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Platte College School of Nursing
Aurora, CO07.2015
Skills
- Diabetes Management
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Medication and IV Administration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control
- Neurological Assessment
- NIH Assessment
- Seizure Recovery
- Intravenous Therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
Affiliations
- American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Timeline
Telemetry Registered Nurse, Virtual Health Center
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
07.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
UCHealth University Of Colorado Hospital
02.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Platte College School of Nursing
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