Tiffany Watson
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Staff Nurse with a proven track record at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, specializing in patient education and chronic disease management. Skilled in direct patient care and team training, I've led initiatives that significantly improved nursing satisfaction and patient outcomes. Expert in clinical judgment and regulatory compliance, I excel in delivering high-quality patient management and safety. Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise, and emergency response experience. Bringing 16-year record of success in nursing and desiring Hospital at Home position with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital facility.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Observation Unit
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Precepted and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Shift Lead/Charge Nurse over 23 Bed Observation Unit.
- Function in ANM Role less Administrative duties over 2 Units totaling ~43 Beds.
- Supervise and assist Staff with direct patient care
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Staff Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Review and educate patients and families regarding discharge instruction.
- Assist Staff in rapid turn around of patient admission and discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Audit patient medical records to ensure accurate documentation and CMS requirements.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Prepare and assist patients and staff with examinations and/or treatments.
Staff Nurse, Telemetry/Inter-Care Care Unit
Baystate Medical Center
04.2012 - 05.2018
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Direct and supervise less experienced Nursing and Health Care personnel.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Shift Lead/Charge for ~25 Bed Telemetry/Inter-Care Unit
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Wingate Health
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supervise 3 or more CNA's and Multiple LPN's.
- Adjust Staffing and floor assignments based on volume and acuity.
- Initiate CPM treatments for Orthopedic Surgical patients.
- Pronounce for deceased patients and recording of death certificate.
Staff Nurse Long Term Care/Sub Accute Facility
Wingate Healthcare
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care and continuing care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Private Duty CNA
Private Residence
12.2006 - 01.2008
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Coordinate household duties.
- Model happy and energetic environment.
Lead CNA
Hampshire Care
06.2003 - 11.2006
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Catheter Care
- Delegation of tasks to other CNA's
- Act as Patient advocate: Notify Nurses of changes in patients' condition.
- Orient newly hired Nurse to Unit
- Supervise CNA's and LPN's with in facility.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06.2008
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Family Education
- Patient Education
- Specimen Collection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Care Planning
- Team training and development
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Intake and discharge
- Wound Care
- Clinical judgment
Affiliations
- Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board
Certification
- CMSRN certified
- American Heart Association, ACLS
- American Heart Association, BLS
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Observation Unit
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
05.2018 - 09.2019
Staff Nurse, Telemetry/Inter-Care Care Unit
Baystate Medical Center
04.2012 - 05.2018
Staff Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Wingate Health
01.2010 - 03.2012
Staff Nurse Long Term Care/Sub Accute Facility
Wingate Healthcare
08.2008 - 01.2010
Private Duty CNA
Private Residence
12.2006 - 01.2008
Lead CNA
Hampshire Care
06.2003 - 11.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Holyoke Community College
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