Registered Nurse Practitioner

TIFFANY J. GASKINS, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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TIFFANY J. GASKINS, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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Professional Summary

Seeking a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a facility that diagnoses and manages both complex and common medical/surgical problems in patients of all ages. Professionally trained Family Nurse Practitioner with 6 years of clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Energetic and motivational leader dedicated to driving top quality patient care, developing and training staff, with the ability to build relationships from day one.

Clinical Experience (Student)

Adult Primary Care Women’s Health

• Develop treatment plans for acute

and chronic diseases

• Educate patients on health

promotion throughout the aging

process

• Perform diagnostic tests and

screening evaluations

• Emphasize preventative care and

disease management

• Conduct comprehensive physical

exams for aging patients and

problems associated with co-

morbidities

• Provide comprehensive

gynecological and prenatal care;

including pelvic exams,

microscopic diagnostic testing,

disease prevention, menopausal

management, and family planning

services

• Able to function autonomously

from preceptor on routine care for

GYN patients

• Knowledgeable in diagnostics and

management of STDs

• Educate on prevention of STDs and

contraceptive management

Pediatric Primary Care Family Medicine

• Conduct comprehensive wellness

exams, developmental screenings,

acute care and follow-up visits for

patients from birth to 18 years of

age

• Conduct sports physicals

• Educate patients on concussion

care

• Confident in Pediatric knowledge

base and skills gained while

collaborating with preceptor and

affiliated pediatricians

• Educate and guide patients on

disease prevention and healthy

lifestyle habits

• Conduct physical exams across the

lifespan

• Emphasize preventative care and

disease management

• Manage overall patient care

regarding lifestyle and

development issues

• Prescribe medications and manage

co-morbidities

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Skills

• Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner

• Successful assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of pediatric and adult illnesses

• Wound care management

• Punch and shave biopsies

• Incision and drainage of abscesses

• EKG interpretation

• Venipuncture expert

• Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR Certifications

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, FNP-C, issued 7/2018, current

• Basic Life Support, BLS, current

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ACLS, current

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, 6/2018

Chamberlain University

Downers Grove, Illinois

• Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty

• GPA 3.9, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1/2015

Keiser University

Melbourne, Florida

• GPA 3.6

Associate Degree in Nursing, 12/2012

Keiser University

Melbourne, Florida

• Presidents and Deans List

Professional Experience

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit

Health First, 4/2018 to Present

Brevard County, Florida

• Provides highly skilled care grounded in evidenced based care guidelines and clinical knowledge to patients in a progressive care unit

• Utilizes evidenced-based nursing treatment plans to ensure positive outcomes while fostering a healing and safe environment

• Recognizes clinical changes in patient status implements appropriate TIFFANY J. GASKINS, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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interventions with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to physician

• Educates patients/families about medications, disease condition and health maintenance

• Collaborates with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Serves as a mentor and clinical resource; floating in between 4 facilities as needed Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse

Republic Healthcare, 1/2018 to present

Irving, Texas

• Extensive medical knowledge of cardiac care procedures

• Solid technical expertise in the use of patient monitoring equipment

• In-depth knowledge of recovery therapies and follow-up patient care

• Ability to monitor patients with life-threatening conditions Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse

RN Network, 7/2016 to 1/2018

Boca Raton, Florida

• Provides assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions and plan of care with ongoing evaluation to ensure optimal patient outcomes

• Evaluates, documents and reports patient’s response to nursing interventions as noted in the plan of care

Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse

American Mobile, 6/2015 to 6/2016

San Diego, California

• Demonstrates clinical excellence by delivering safe medication administration and proper documentation in medical records

• Maintains open communication with patients/families and team members Registered Nurse, Travel Nurse

Voyage Health Solutions, 9/2015 to 6/2016

Sanford, Florida

• Skillfully responds in urgent situations with appropriate and timely nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes

• Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency

Registered Nurse, Clinical Charge Nurse

Wuesthoff Health System, 3/2013 to 9/2015

Rockledge, Florida

• Provides evidenced based care, close monitoring, treatments, and medications to patients form the following populations: Medical-Surgical, Palliative and Hospice Care, and Medical Detox Stabilization for substance and alcohol abuse TIFFANY J. GASKINS, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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patients

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills; capable of assessing medically complex conditions and implementing appropriate interventions Affiliations

• American Associations of Nurse Practitioners, AANP

• American Nurses Association, ANA

Licensure

• APRN, State of Florida, issued 9/2018, current

• Registered Nurse, State of Florida, issued 2/2013, current Interests

• Cooking, traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with my family

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