Tiffany Norton
Maryville,TN
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care to individuals and families. Expertise in conducting comprehensive physical examinations, ordering and interpreting laboratory results, and prescribing effective treatments for a wide range of conditions. Committed to enhancing patient education and fostering sustainable wellness habits to alleviate pain and promote overall health. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients, ensuring a compassionate and supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Access Medical Care of Monroe County
06.2021 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and develop treatment plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care pathways.
- Educate patients on disease prevention and health management strategies.
- Implement evidence-based practices to enhance clinical outcomes and patient safety.
- Streamline workflows to improve efficiency in patient processing and documentation.
- Advocate for patient needs while navigating complex healthcare systems and resources.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
PICC Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
- Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
- Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical/Orthopedics
Blount Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Joint Replacement Coordinator for Disease Specific Care
Blount Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 07.2015
- Achieved national certification from The Joint Commission for Disease Specific Care for total hip and knee replacement.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Reduced total hip/knee infections by 100% for longer than one year.
Bedside Registered Nurse, Orthopedics
Blount Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nursing Practitioner
King University
Bristol, TN05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bristol, TN12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN05.2006
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Preventative health
- Strong clinical judgment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Electronic Medical Records-Paragon, Athena Net, Care Fusion
- Excellent oral communication
- Patient education
Certification
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner in the state of Tennessee 2021- current.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Tennessee 2006-current
- Basic Life Support 2019-current
- PICC certified 2017-current
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Access Medical Care of Monroe County
06.2021 - Current
PICC Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2021
Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical/Orthopedics
Blount Memorial Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2017
Joint Replacement Coordinator for Disease Specific Care
Blount Memorial Hospital
07.2010 - 07.2015
Bedside Registered Nurse, Orthopedics
Blount Memorial Hospital
06.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Master of Science - Family Nursing Practitioner
King University
AWARDS
Clinical Ladder Award-Level 4 in 2020, Nursing Clinical Excellence Award in 2007 and 2012 Blount Memorial Hospital