Tiffany Nitson-Collar
Tolar,TX
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with more than five years of experience in the medical field. Prepared to deliver excellent patient-focused care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse-Agency
Shiftkey
10.2023 - Current
- Traveled to 15+ facilities, filling critical LVN shortages, which increased patient care efficiency
Assistant Director of Nursing
College Park Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted with urinary catheter removal, finger stick blood sugars, routine urine and stool specimen collection, ostomy care, emptying drainage receptacles/tubes, and bladder scans
- Managing a team of 2 registered nurses, 8 licensed vocational nurses, 4 certified medication aides, and 13 certified nursing aides
- Collaborated closely with doctors to clearly communicate patient care plans and updates with patients and families
- Auditing charting from the nurses, CNAs, and service coordinators to maintain accurate documentation and continuity.
- Tracked and maintained records of client events and illnesses.
- Reviewed doctor’s orders, checking for accuracy and proper billing codes.
Treatment Nurse
Western Hills Healthcare Residence
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed staffing
- Streamlined wound care management processes, directly resulting in a 40% reduction in infection rates.
Clinic-LPN
St Charles Heart & Lung
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Efficiently roomed patients for Cardiovascular Specialists, handling up to 40 patients daily, significantly reducing wait times by 15%.
Travel LPN/LVN
SnapNurse
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Implemented a vaccination drive, resulting in 1,500+ flu and COVID-19 vaccines given in remote Alaskan locations, increasing community immunity.
Travel LPN/LVN
Clipboard
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided critical LVN support to 30+ facilities, significantly reducing staff shortages.
LPN
SnapNurse- Brookdale Assisted living
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Administered medication to 50+ residents daily, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare guidelines.
LPN
Oregon Health Authority
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Helped manage multiple COVID-19 vaccination clinics, successfully immunizing over 5,000 individuals and exceeding local health expectations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
SnapNurse-Palomar Medical Center FMS
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Handled COVID + patients
- Medications
- Vents/trach care
Licensed Practical Nurse
BestCare-Brooks Detox
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Medication pass
- Documentation/charting
- Charting/Documentation
- Patient Assessments
Education
Practical Nursing Program -
Institute of Technology
Salem, Oregon03-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joyce University
Draper, UT08-2027
Skills
- Vital Signs
- HIPPA Knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control Certified
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
College Park Rehabilitation Center
12.2024 - 04.2025
Treatment Nurse
Western Hills Healthcare Residence
06.2024 - 11.2024
Charge Nurse-Agency
Shiftkey
10.2023 - Current
Clinic-LPN
St Charles Heart & Lung
02.2023 - 08.2023
Travel LPN/LVN
SnapNurse
10.2021 - 12.2021
Travel LPN/LVN
Clipboard
06.2021 - 09.2021
LPN
SnapNurse- Brookdale Assisted living
06.2021 - 08.2021
LPN
Oregon Health Authority
03.2021 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
SnapNurse-Palomar Medical Center FMS
01.2021 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
BestCare-Brooks Detox
03.2020 - 12.2020
Practical Nursing Program -
Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joyce University