Tiffany Rushing
Fisher,IL
Summary
Dual‑certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing holistic, evidence‑based care across the lifespan. Strong background in acute care, chronic disease management, mental health treatment, and patient education. Passionate about collaborative care, health promotion, and mentoring future healthcare providers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Carle
Champaign, Illinois
10.2023 - Current
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients in an outpatient setting.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients using evidence-based practice guidelines.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Symatree LLC
Champaign, IL
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Conducted new patient assessments, managed medications, and facilitated therapy referrals to enhance patient care for individuals with mental health disorders.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Healthcare of Mahomet affiliated with Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services
Mahomet, Illinois
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Provide acute care, chronic disease management, and perform office procedures to multiple patients in a family practice setting.
- Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner Students.
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Illinois Student Health Center
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Provide acute care, chronic disease management, and perform office procedures to multiple patients in a college health center.
Clinical Instructor
Parkland Community College
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Provide instruction to 2nd semester nursing students in a clinical setting.
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Hoopeston Clinic affiliated with Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Provide acute care, chronic disease management, and perform office procedures to multiple patients in a family practice setting.
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Paxton Clinic affiliated with Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services
05.2013 - 03.2016
- Provided care at an acute care clinic on weekends.
- Initiated and set up a new weekend clinic.
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department and Medical Surgical Unit
Gibson Area Hospital
Gibson City, USA
10.2006 - 05.2013
- Assessed and stabilized patients in emergent and nonemergent situations in Emergency Department.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care within a primary care framework.
- Trained new RNs to enhance team capabilities and ensure high-quality patient care.
- Updated and refined protocols to enhance adherence to best practices in patient management.
- Coordinated care for 3-4 patients per shift in Medical Surgical Unit, ensuring comprehensive and timely treatment.
- Care provided in RN primary care model.
- Directed 2 RNs and ancillary personnel as charge nurse, ensuring efficient patient care delivery.
- Gibson City, IL
Emergency Department - Staff Nurse
Provena Covenant Medical Center
06.2004 - 09.2006
- Provided care to multiple patients in a team nursing model.
- Direct staff of 10-12 RNs and ancillary personnel as charge nurse.
- Triaged up to 75 patients per shift as triage nurse.
- Delegated care responsibilities to Nursing Assistants.
Healthcare Technician
Provena Covenant Medical Center
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Provided care to 25 patients under supervision of RN on M&S floors; provided care to 12 patients under supervision of RN on behavioral health inpatient unit.
- Trained new healthcare technicians on essential skills and procedures.
Education
Post-Master's - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Illinois State University
Normal01-2022
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Illinois State University
Normal01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville01-2007
Associate Degree - Nursing
Parkland Community College
Champaign01-2004
Major - Biology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston01-2001
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Child and adolescent psychiatry
- Diagnostic assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Awards
Graduated with Honors, Magna Cum Laude, from Lakeview College of Nursing.
Volunteer Experience
- AMVETS Auxiliary Post #52, First Vice Chair, 2019 - Present
- Fisher Board of Education, 2013 - 2023
References
- Rhonda Thomas APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, 321 N. Lake Shore Dr., Cissna Park, IL, 60924, (217)419-2307, rhonda.thomas@carle.com
- Kara Moody APRN, CNP-C, Mahomet, IL, 61853, (217)714-3933, kara moody@gapho.org
- Brenna Schluter APRN, ANP-BC, Ludlow, IL, (217)417-0021, brenna_schluter@gahpo.org
Professional Organizations
- American Nurses Association, 2022 - present
- Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing, 2012 - 2014
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Xi Pi Chapter), 09/2012 - 03/2017
- Student Government Association Parkland College of Nursing, 2001-2004
Licensure Certifications
- Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure, #209010574, 05/31/24
- ANCC, Family Nurse Practitioner, #2013011306, 06/19/23, renewal in progress
- ANCC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, #2022061696, 10/12/27
- National Provider Identification, #1013349158
- Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure, #041-341903, 05/31/24
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 07/31/23
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Carle
10.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Symatree LLC
09.2022 - 09.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family Healthcare of Mahomet affiliated with Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services
03.2018 - 08.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Illinois Student Health Center
06.2017 - 03.2018
Clinical Instructor
Parkland Community College
08.2016 - 06.2017
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Hoopeston Clinic affiliated with Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services
08.2015 - 06.2017
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Paxton Clinic affiliated with Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services
05.2013 - 03.2016
Staff Nurse - Emergency Department and Medical Surgical Unit
Gibson Area Hospital
10.2006 - 05.2013
Emergency Department - Staff Nurse
Provena Covenant Medical Center
06.2004 - 09.2006
Healthcare Technician
Provena Covenant Medical Center
06.2001 - 06.2004
Post-Master's - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Illinois State University
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
Parkland Community College
Major - Biology
Eastern Illinois University