TiJuana Carolina
Nursing
Aiken,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic LPN motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable, and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Unit Nurse Manager for the Pediatric Department
Rural Health Services
9 2018 - 9 2024
- Coordinate proper medical assistants’ skills training
- Immunization coordinator
- Verify proper clinical administration of immunizations
- Delegating staff to complete referrals and Prior Authorization
- Retrieve newborn screenings and discharge records for proper newborn assessments
- Delegated tasks appropriately among nursing team members according to their skill level while overseeing overall responsibility for patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical procedures, documentation practices, and time management techniques.
- Adapted nursing approaches in response to diverse cultural backgrounds and sensitivities among the patient population served.
Unit Nurse Manager for Adullt Medicine
Rural Health Services
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Assist with the medication treatment program training medical assistants
- Collaborative care for patients with Case management
- Maintain proper count for department medications
- Educated patients about their conditions, medications, treatments, and self-care strategies to foster understanding and compliance with care plans.
- Provided compassionate care for patients and their families during critical medical events.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to reduce the risk of infections in high-risk patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify early signs of complications or changes in clinical status, prompting appropriate interventions.
Patient Care Coordinator for Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN
Margret J. Weston Center/Rural Health Services
- Immunization coordinator
- Order vaccines
- Retrieve newborn screenings and discharge records for proper newborn assessments
- Acted as a knowledgeable resource for patients seeking information about community resources and support services available to them in their healthcare journey.
- Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
- Coordinated with insurance companies for accurate billing and claim processing, reducing errors and financial discrepancies.
Charge Nurse
Pepper Hill Nursing Center
03.2003 - 09.2015
- Administer Medication
- Created Care Plans for Patients
- Coordinated appointments and transportation
- Assisted in ordering appropriate Labs
- Assisted with Staffing
- Assist with ADL care for patients
- Cared for approximately 15-22 patients at a time
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
Nursing Care
Day Break
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Complete ADL care
- Companionship for patient and family
- Medication Administration
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive nursing care and maintaining detailed documentation of treatment plans.
- Provided individualized nursing care, including medication administration, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Aiken Technical College
Graniteville, SC 08.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
Managerial Experience
Managing groups of employees
Closing Gaps for insurances
Patient Assessments and care
Patient Care Coordination
Patient Education
Healthcare operations
Coordinate proper medical assistants’ skills training
Delegating staff to complete referrals and Prior Authorization
Coordinate proper medical assistants’ skills training
Certification
Breastfeeding Counselor
Accomplishments
Nurse of the Month at Pepper Hill Nursing Center.
Timeline
Unit Nurse Manager for Adullt Medicine
Rural Health Services
09.2015 - 09.2018
Nursing Care
Day Break
06.2014 - 01.2015
Charge Nurse
Pepper Hill Nursing Center
03.2003 - 09.2015
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Aiken Technical College
08.2000 - 05.2002
Unit Nurse Manager for the Pediatric Department
Rural Health Services
9 2018 - 9 2024
Patient Care Coordinator for Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN
Margret J. Weston Center/Rural Health Services
Breastfeeding Counselor
BLS certified
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