TIFFANY RIFAS
Corpus Christi,TEXAS
Summary
Healthcare professional with a solid foundation working in a level 4, sixty bed, neonatal intensive care unit. Highly skilled in managing acute neonatal conditions and providing compassionate care to patients and families through challenging times. Known for effective team collaboration ensuring seamless integration into multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Highly adaptable to dynamic healthcare environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Driscoll Children's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Neonatal ICU.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and overall efficiency within the Neonatal ICU.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients through diligent equipment checks and consistent adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication between medical staff and parents.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, optimize treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care.
- Performed life-saving procedures such as resuscitations on critically ill neonates when necessary, stabilizing their conditions for further treatment.
- Actively participated in ongoing education opportunities to stay informed on current best practices related to neonatal intensive care nursing.
- Managed time effectively while caring for multiple patients simultaneously within a fast-paced environment, ensuring all medical needs were met promptly.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying changes in condition promptly and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with fellow nurses through effective teamwork and collaboration, enhancing overall patient care quality.
- Mentored nursing students & precepted new hire's, in the Neonatal ICU, sharing knowledge and expertise for their professional development.
Charge Nurse/Preceptor/Staff Nurse
Christus Spohn South Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics
12.2019 - 05.2023
- Plans and coordinates day-to-day administrative and operational functioning of a 34-bed unit
- Monitors, documents and communicates patient conditions of the unit to nursing manager and support staff, including case management
- Works with shift coordinator, surgical team and call center regarding patient placement
- Manages daily staffing to include 3 CNA's & 6 RN's with assigned duties while maintaining a patient load
- Oversees & coordinates all aspects of patient care with the interdisciplinary team, making patient assignments and revolving staff issues
- Assists in training and developing new staff members as unit preceptor while providing high-quality nursing care to 4-6 patients
- Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs
- Observes & maintains records on patient care, condition & progress
- Collaborates with Orthopedic Physicians to provide quality services
- Educates patients on pain management & how to avoid post-surgical infections
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Substitute Registered School Nurse
Virginia Beach Public School District
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted in nursing care for elementary, middle & high school students
- Provided care in first aid & crisis intervention
- Cared for diabetic students with insulin pumps administering insulin daily
- Interfaced with primary care providers regarding individual student health concerns
- Assisted with mandated school screens to include vision and hearing
- Provided epi-pen, glucagon, and blood borne pathogen training to staff
Registered School Nurse
Ventura Unified School District
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Primary nurse for three elementary schools (1,200 students), assisted with middle school students during on call days to other school sites
- Provided first-aid and crisis intervention to injured or ill students during school hours of 0750-1450
- Cared for diabetic students with insulin pumps & administer insulin daily
- Interfaced with parents, social workers, school administrators, other health care professionals and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team to create the least restrictive school environment possible for students with various physical and developmental needs
- Regularly made home visits with the IEP team to ensure the safety of the student in their home environment
- Maintained and created reports for the IEP team regarding the health and development of the student
- Interfaced with primary care providers related to individual student health concerns and consulted with parents on health-related issues
Education
B.S. - Nursing
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg01.2002
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Blood & blood product administration
- Congenital defect care to include myelomeningocele and gastroschisis repairs
- Umbilical & Venous catheter care
- Aquapheresis administration
- Tracheostomy care
- EVD management
- Therapeutic Hypothermia management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Developmental Care
Accomplishments
- Documented, collaborated and resolved late delivery of narcotic drips with the pharmacy which led to timely changing of sterile line changes and continued patient safety within the NICU
- Collaborated with a team of 30+ nurses in the organization & implementation of fundraising for the March of Dimes/March for Babies Walk of Corpus Christi, TX
- Chaired the NICU Unit Based Practice Council Committee from 1/2024-1/2025
- Assisted with the initiation of a NICU Essential Preceptor Committee whilst collaborating with charge nurses to create a Committee Charter and annual agendas
Certification
- TX Registered Nurse Multi-state License, #693250, 9/30/26
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Neonatal ICU
Driscoll Children's Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse/Preceptor/Staff Nurse
Christus Spohn South Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics
12.2019 - 05.2023
Substitute Registered School Nurse
Virginia Beach Public School District
01.2017 - 06.2019
Registered School Nurse
Ventura Unified School District
01.2013 - 05.2014
B.S. - Nursing
East Stroudsburg University
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