TIFFANY SMITH

Linden, NJ ***** 347-***-**** adswqm@r.postjobfree.com

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Delivering excellence in patient care

Compassionate, dedicated clinician with 11 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working across various healthcare settings, assessing, and gathering patients’ medical history, and providing compassionate, qualitative patient care. Documents and successfully applies results of patient diagnostics encompassing assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, and treatment changes. Establishes positive relationships with the healthcare team, and focuses on delivering high quality, patient-centered healthcare. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Electronic Medical Records (EMR). AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Evidence-Based Care

• Treatment Planning

• Patient Education

• Procedure & Treatment Protocols

• Advanced Assessment Skills

• Leadership

• Written/Oral Communication Skills

• Teamwork

• Time Management

• Attention to Detail

• Critical thinking

• Strong Clinical Skills

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Primary Clinic 8/2021

Urgent Care Clinic 7/2021

Family Medicine 4/2021

• Manage a caseload of patients of different age groups, analyze records, patient histories, and identify patients’ needs.

• Design a comprehensive management plan for patients, conduct physical examinations, and diagnose/treat chronic and acute conditions. Refer to specialists as required and recommend appropriate diagnostic or screening procedure.

• Gather, record, and maintain patient data including medical histories, reports, or examination results.

• Interpret diagnostic imaging; gather laboratory specimens, and evaluate laboratory results.

• Educate patients on preventative health measures. Explain procedures and communicate test results.

• Prescribe medications and monitor for medication efficacy.

• Order, interpret and educate patients regarding results of EKGs, X-rays, and order diagnostic tests.

• Document accurate patient records in EMR system and maintain confidential patient files to align with HIPAA standards and guidelines.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE BROOKLYN HOSPITAL Brooklyn, NY 11/2017 – Present Staff Nurse, Cardiac Specialty Unit

• Serve as a patient advocate to provide continuity of care that is designed to meet patient needs.

• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to provide compassionate and quality patient care.

• Provide care to five to eight assigned patients each shift.

• Monitor and provide care for ventilator-dependent patients. Perform suctioning, oral and tracheal care, and feeding through PEG tubes. Provide central line management and A-line monitoring.

• Administer medications as directed by the physician.

• Interpret and discuss diagnostic results in simple terms with patients and educate patients and family members on treatments and medications.

• Respond appropriately and rapidly in critical situations, remaining calm under pressure.

• Manage a caseload of patients of different age groups, analyze records, patient histories, and identify patients’ needs. TIFFANY SMITH

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CONEY ISLAND HOSPITAL Brooklyn, NY 5/2011 – 3/2017 Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical / Telemetry

Provided evidence-based care by collaborating with physicians and team members.

Supervised nursing care activities during patient’s hospital stay.

Educated patients and family members on various disease processes, discharge planning, and medical terms.

Assessed patient needs; designed and implemented care plans to ensure best patient outcome.

Diligently monitored and provided care for ventilator dependent patients such as suctioning, oral and tracheal care.

Monitored and capably administered medication, as directed by physician.

Evaluated and records patients’ response to treatment, respiratory status, and ventilator settings to meet hospital policy.

Closely monitored patients’ condition for any changes. Notified physician of changes in patient status.

Monitored telemetry on patients and reported any irregularities with heart rhythms to appropriate physician. KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL Brooklyn, NY 12/2012 – 3/2013 Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical

Assessed patient conditions, monitored vital signs, and recorded data. Reported changes in patients’ conditions to physicians in a timely manner.

Maintained and ordered inventory of medical supplies.

Communicated with patients and family members to explain condition and health care plans. Provided a compassionate bedside manner.

Administered prescribed medication as directed by physician. CLOVES LAKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Staten Island, NY Registered Nurse, Unit Charge Nurse 9/2010 – 5/2011 EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, Brooklyn, NY

Master of Science in Nursing 2021

CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING, Downers Grove, IL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2017

BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, New York, NY Associate of Science in Nursing 2010

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

National Board Certified for Nurse Practitioner in progress Registered Nurse Licensed in the States of New York and New Jersey State Boards CPR ACLS IV Therapy Certifications

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