Tiffany Scott
Batavia,OH
Summary
Experienced and proactive nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secour Mercy Health Anderson Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical and telemetry patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD, ESRD and diabetes.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Performed wound care and managed wound vac systems.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Ensured proper documentation of all nursing interventions in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed learning needs and educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens, and pain management.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional care and customer service.
Patient Care Manager
Ohio Valley Hospice
Cincinnati, OH
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Utilized well-developed communication, active listening and interpersonal talents when interacting with people on daily basis.
- Protected patient data confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Monitored care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventional achievement and suggest changes.
- Developed and implemented care management plan to address needs and goals.
- Created plan of care to assist patients in reducing problems or barriers to achieve optimal level of health.
- Attended and actively participated in meetings to provide and receive information on patient progression.
- Used motivational interviewing to educate, support and motivate change.
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
08.2015 - 12.2021
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Facilitated patient flow for direct admissions, new admissions, division transfers and discharges.
- Promoted productivity working the front desk answering/transferring incoming calls when needed as well as answering calls from patients rooms and sending immediate assistance.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments while monitoring, managing and recording various treatment and care interventions such as vital signs, patient condition, patients response to treatment, patient safety, etc..
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders and diseases then documented patient conditions.
- participated in and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life care and planning while educating on patient care options to ensure best end of life care experience for both patient and caregivers and improve patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Selected by management and charge to be shadowed by fellows/residents and nursing students.
- Selected by management to be an HRO coach with the responsibility to mentor staff and new hires. Major role to focus on staff and patient safety and more effective communication techniques.
Registered Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures such as Open Heart surgery, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored, managed and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained new RN hires to monitor patient status, such as patient improvement or decline and when to call Rapid responses or codes, council critical medication infusions, monitor care of the patient pre- and post- op, interpret cardiac strips and maintain good bedside manner and rapport with patients and families.
Endoscopy Technician
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
09.2008 - 02.2012
- Provide assistance to physicians in performing double balloon enteroscopy, endoscopic ultrasounds, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), esophageal dilations, foreign body removals, and other endoscopic procedures.
- Support physician and Registered Nurse by performing delegated tasks such as tissue collection, polypectomy, biopsies.
- Assisting the registered nurse, as directed, in the patient admission, recovery, and/or discharge process.
- Monitor sedated patients and be alert for patient abnormalities, keeping them informed of changes in patient status.
- Responsible for establishing rapport with patients and their families in order to provide a comfortable, top-quality healthcare experience.
- Use aseptic techniques to sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other endoscopic tools and equipment.
- Set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming operations.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Working as a team with Physicians and Registered Nursing staff by completing delegated tasks and communicating to the Registered Nurse any changes in health and safety of the patient.
- Used clinical skills to assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluations and treat pre-and post-operation patients.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as feeding and monitoring, bathing, dressing, toileting, changing linens and ambulation.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OHSome College (No Degree) -
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Batavia, OHHigh School Diploma -
Live Oaks Career Development Campus
Cincinnati, OHHigh School Diploma -
Milford High School
Milford, OHSkills
- Patient intake and discharge
- Pain and disease Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Patient and family education, counseling and support
- Staff Development and Precepting
Additional Information
ACLS certified
BLS certified
NIH Stroke Scale certified
EPIC trained
Health Technology certificate
Regional Skills U.S.A. winner for Phlebotomy
References
Angela Bova CNP
(513) 305-1966
Abova78@gmail.com
Meghan Parson MPH, BSN, RN, CHPN Relief Charge Nurse
(772) 528-2728
Meghan.h.parson@gmail.com
Amanda Bryant RN, BSN
Charge Nurse
Amanda_Bryant@trihealth.com
(513) 404-8153
Others available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secour Mercy Health Anderson Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Patient Care Manager
Ohio Valley Hospice
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Hospice of Cincinnati
08.2015 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
02.2013 - 08.2015
Endoscopy Technician
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
09.2008 - 02.2012
State Tested Nursing Assistant
The Christ Hospital
03.2006 - 01.2007
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
High School Diploma -
Live Oaks Career Development Campus
High School Diploma -
Milford High School
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