Tiffany Peavy
Azle,TX
Summary
Patient-driven, compassionate nurse with over 17 years of experience in clinical, med-surge, and pediatric care. Highly skilled in applying interventions to improve quality of life and achieve patient outcome goals. Demonstrated leadership and precepting skills that guide nursing teams towards successful patient recovery objectives combined with strong foster relationships with patients. I strive to provide professional care and to acquire positive knowledge and judgment, as a direct patient care advocate. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Connect Pediatrics
, TX - Texas
09.2017 - Current
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system (Kantime, Axxess)
- Update PCP on any changes regarding the patient, as defined, with in our policies guidelines.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other team members.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, per current policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Mentored new nursing staff on medication administration best practices, ensuring a consistent standard of care across the team.
- Prevented complications from arising by closely monitoring patients on mechanical ventilation systems and adjusting settings according to physician orders or patient needs.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Supported productivity increase and business growth through new hire training and mentoring.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Educated family members on best practices for caregiving techniques and strategies to better support their loved ones at home.
RN Case Manager
Home Care Providers of Texas
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Conducted evaluations to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications.
- Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
- Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
- Liaised between patients and hospital staff to organize treatment and after-care services.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Supported efficient patient care by promptly responding to physician orders for IV therapies and coordinating with pharmacy staff as necessary.
- Streamlined the medication reconciliation process during patient transitions between healthcare settings, reducing discrepancies and improving overall safety.
- Monitored patients closely following the introduction of new medications, quickly identifying adverse reactions or complications requiring intervention.
RN Case Manager
Home Care Dimensions
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Charting done in Kinnser Software.
- Supervision of LVNs and HHAs, completing supervisory visits and documentation.
- Complete medication reconciliations and home safety evaluations.
- Update PCP on any changes regarding the patient, as defined, with in policies guidelines.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between various care settings, ensuring continuity of care for patients throughout their treatment journey.
- Navigated sensitive situations with empathy and tact while advocating for patients'' best interests during appeals processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Identified early warning signs of patient deterioration or complications, promptly notifying physicians to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Performed skilled nursing procedures such as IV therapy administration, tracheostomy care maintenance under physician supervision when required.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX08.2022
Associate of Science -
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05.2012
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX01.2010
LVN -
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX08.2006
Dialysis Technician -
Fresenius Medical Care
Fort Worth, TX01.2002
Skills
- Ability to carry out fundamental and advanced nursing skills to provide comprehensive nursing care
- Ability to apply principles of infection control, clinical reasoning, nursing process, and patient advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Care Coordination
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Critical Thinking
- Ventilator Management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification(2014), PALS(2014), BCLS
- Tracheostomy Care
- Family and Patient Support, education, and counseling
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Culturally Sensitive
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Pediatric Nursing
- Gastric Feeding Tubes
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- ADLs Assistance
- Medical Supply Management
- Seizure Precautions
- Family Education
- Manage Cases
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Central Venous Lines
- Ability to carry out fundamental and advanced nursing skills to provide comprehensive nursing care
- Ability to carry out fundamental and advanced nursing skills to provide comprehensive nursing care
- Microsoft Office
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Disease Processes
- Airway Management
- Intramuscular Injections
- At-Home Healthcare
- Growth and Development Monitoring
- Range of Motion
- Medication Explanation
- PICC Lines
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Culturally Sensitive
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Culturally Sensitive
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatrics
Connect Pediatrics
09.2017 - Current
RN Case Manager
Home Care Providers of Texas
01.2017 - 09.2017
RN Case Manager
Home Care Dimensions
10.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate of Science -
Weatherford College
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
LVN -
Weatherford College
Dialysis Technician -
Fresenius Medical Care
References
- Ginger Cryer RN - Supervisor
- Shonda Bates - Co-Worker
- Qurona Foulks - Co-Worker
- Mary LeBeck - Professor
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