Tiffany Beirlair
Houtzdale
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 10 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of acute treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Navigator
Mount Nittany Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience by providing personalized care and addressing individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes through comprehensive education on treatment plans and medications.
- Assisted in the development of nurse navigation program, streamlining patient care coordination.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and support services.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Scheduled appointments, educational meetings and follow-ups for patients and family members.
Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mount Nittany Medical Center
07.2013 - 10.2022
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Clearfield Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Clearfield, PAAssociate of Applied Science - Healthcare Professions
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Clearfield, PASkills
- BLS Certified
- Case management abilities
- Critical Care Nursing Experience
- NIHSS
- Resource Monitoring
- Medical Device Monitoring
- MEDITECH Software
- Protocol and Procedure Improvement
- Employee Guidance
- Administering Medicines
Timeline
Nurse Navigator
Mount Nittany Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mount Nittany Medical Center
07.2013 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Clearfield Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Professions
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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