Tiffany Norris

Licensed Practical Nurse

Ventura County

10.2015 - 02.2017

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.