Tiffany Polk
Stevenson Ranch,Ca
Summary
Driven to Provide Quality Healthcare Service A driven, hardworking, and highly professional Graduate Nurse highly competent in efficiently and effectively handling nursing duties and in providing medical support. Experienced in providing nursing care in a hospital/clinical setting. A dynamic team player eager to utilize nursing knowledge, skills and training to provide quality health care service. Believes in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Neuro and Stroke
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mission Community Hospital
Panorama City
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Administer medication and provide wound/treatment care resources
- Provide ongoing assessment of patients mental illness and physical symptoms 24 hour chart review, receive and update orders
- Notify physicians of changes in the patient's condition.
License Vocational Nurse
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
Hollywood
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Administer medication and wound/treatment care Resource Provide ongoing assessment of patients mental illness and physical symptoms 24 hour chart review, receive and update orders
- Notify physicians of changes in the patient's condition.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Charge and Desk Nurse
Longwood Manor Convalescent Hospital
Los Angeles
03.2010 - 04.2011
- Prepare and administer medications
- Notify Physician's of change in patients' condition
- Responsible for charting, labs, wound treatment, incident reports and audits
- Supervision of nursing staff Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify health care professionals for disposition.
License Vocational Nurse Charge
Goldstar Rehabilitation Nursing Home
Santa Monica
02.2011
- Prepare and administer medications
- Responsible for charting, labs and wound treatment
- Audits Supervision of nursing staff
- Assess and monitor patients' condition and notify health care professionals for disposition
- Chart review, medication reconciliation and training.
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster
- Administer medication, EKG and provide wound/treatment care IV insertion and blood withdrawal, removal of sutures/stitches
- Assess, monitor and discharge patients as well as notify the physician of the patient's disposition process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to the patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE
04.2022
Bachelors of Science -
Los Angeles Pacific University
12.2020
Vocational Nursing -
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
10.2008
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate Care
- Wound Care
Certification
- Registered Nursing License, #95347109, California, 7/2023
- Vocational Nursing License, #248806, California, 3/2010
- Certified in Blood Withdrawal and IV therapy
- BCLS from American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse Neuro and Stroke
Antelope Valley Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mission Community Hospital
10.2012 - 08.2015
License Vocational Nurse
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2013
License Vocational Nurse Charge
Goldstar Rehabilitation Nursing Home
02.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse Charge and Desk Nurse
Longwood Manor Convalescent Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse
Antelope Valley Hospital
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE
Bachelors of Science -
Los Angeles Pacific University
Vocational Nursing -
AMERICAN CAREER COLLEGE
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