Tiffany Scoggins
Athens,GA
Summary
Dedicated RN with 13 years of Home Health experience, adept in medication administration and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN and RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
10.2011 - 01.2025
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Northridge Rehab Nursing Home
04.2010 - 10.2011
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
CNA
Wilbanks Personal Care Home
11.2007 - 04.2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Lead Medication Technician
Peachtree Village Assisted Living
09.2003 - 12.2007
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming staff members.
- Ensured proper medication storage and inventory management for optimal efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Cashier
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
09.2002 - 09.2003
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA04-2024
Nursing
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA12-2009
High School Diploma -
Madison County High School
Danielsville, GA05-2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Nursing ethics
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Home healthcare
- IV therapy
- Lab specimen collection
- Wound care
Timeline
LPN and RN Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
10.2011 - 01.2025
LPN Charge Nurse
Northridge Rehab Nursing Home
04.2010 - 10.2011
CNA
Wilbanks Personal Care Home
11.2007 - 04.2010
Lead Medication Technician
Peachtree Village Assisted Living
09.2003 - 12.2007
Cashier
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
09.2002 - 09.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Athens Technical College
Nursing
Lanier Technical College
High School Diploma -
Madison County High School
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