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Tiffany Watkins

Belton,TX

Summary

Seeking a position as a Emergency Department Registered Nurse that allows utilization of my critical care experience, critical problem-solving skills and empathy to deliver exceptional care to patients and their families. Im very team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse ER

Seton Harker Heights Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing efficient and accurate assessments in a high-stress ER environment.
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to quickly identify life-threatening situations and initiate appropriate emergency interventions.
  • Enhanced overall patient experience by actively listening to concerns and addressing them in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions in electronic health records.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately according to physician orders and nursing protocols.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication with patients, families, and staff.

Registered Nurse ER & OR

Lincoln Community Hospital
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

LVN Floor Nurse, Utilization Nurse

Christus Spohn Shoreline
05.2010 - 05.2016
  • Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.;[p'
  • Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized nursing plans and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients, prioritizing needs, and initiating appropriate interventions.

LVN Floor Nurse

South Austin Hospital
03.2009 - 10.2010
  • Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by following infection control protocols and accurately reporting incidents or concerns.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans based on thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, symptoms, and diagnoses.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.


ER Technician

Round Rock Medical Center
12.2003 - 12.2008
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
  • Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
  • Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
  • Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.

Education

No Degree - Nursing Science

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX
04.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
12.2008

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Charger Nursing
  • Quality Audits

Certification

Registered Nurse # 921154

BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NIHSS, NRP

Timeline

Registered Nurse ER

Seton Harker Heights Medical Center
04.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse ER & OR

Lincoln Community Hospital
11.2017 - 10.2018

LVN Floor Nurse, Utilization Nurse

Christus Spohn Shoreline
05.2010 - 05.2016

LVN Floor Nurse

South Austin Hospital
03.2009 - 10.2010

ER Technician

Round Rock Medical Center
12.2003 - 12.2008

No Degree - Nursing Science

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science

Excelsior College

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