TIFFANY PONDS
Coaling,AL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge with 20 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension at Home
Birmingham, AL
10.2018 - 01.2024
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care.
- Coordinated with multi disciplinary healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans. Maintained open communication.
- Provided patients and families with health education on disease management, focus on self-management, prevention, lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in computerized and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Educated patients and families about disease management, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and preventive healthcare measures.
- Ensured quality assurance standards are met through regular chart audits and review processes.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, collecting lab specimens, catheters, feeding tubes.
- Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Initiated referrals to appropriate community resources when needed.
Registered Nurse, Case Management
Amedisys Home Health Care
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2008 - 06.2016
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Implemented interventions based on evidence-based practice guidelines while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Case manager 30+ patients in home setting.
- Supervised LPN and Aides over care given.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2006
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Healthcare Billing
- Electronic Health Records Management, Medical Recordkeeping
- Case Management
- Wound Care basic to advanced with NPWT and drains
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Patient Assessments
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Home Health Care
- Licensed RN
Certification
- BLS Certified exp 12/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension at Home
10.2018 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Case Management
Amedisys Home Health Care
08.2008 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
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