Tiffani Hancock
Schuylkill Haven
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse, enhancing patient satisfaction through tailored care and effective medication administration. Skilled in patient assessments, I excel in building strong relationships with patients and families, ensuring optimal health outcomes and promoting a culture of safety and teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Gardens at York Terrace
Pottsville, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Recorded vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for residents.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of best practices in nursing care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eshyft
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Supported nursing staff by preparing equipment and maintaining cleanliness of work areas.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCR ManorCare
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Participated in community health programs, extending care beyond clinical setting and improving public health awareness.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Schuylkill Technology Center
Frackville, PA07.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Patient triaging
- Preventive care
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Inpatient care
- Chronic disease management
- Medical records management
- Maintaining nutrition
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Gardens at York Terrace
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eshyft
09.2021 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCR ManorCare
08.2016 - 09.2021
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Schuylkill Technology Center