- Music
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Knitting and Crocheting
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Kayaking
- Reading
- Camping
Tiffany Rippey
Pikeville
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring, including vital signs. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by improving patient outcomes through effective care coordination and education. Committed to delivering compassionate care while ensuring HIPAA compliance and maintaining meticulous clinical documentation. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation
02.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, completed testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients according to providers' orders.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Administered Vaccines
Licensed Practical Nurse/Care Coordinator
Teledoc Group/Teledoc Health
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by documenting relevant information.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Remotely managed patient care through monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels, documented in EHR.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverview Rehab and Health Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Administered medications, controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Home Health Care
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Administered medications, including injections, and administered vaccines as ordered.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment and instruments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Performed catheter care, Trach care, Ostomy care, and G-tube.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to the assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
BayCare Medical Group
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Performed in-office tests such as PT/INR, blood glucose, A1c, FLU, Strep. COVID: administered vaccines as ordered, performed phlebotomy.
- Assessed patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- 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.
- Assisted the Physician in minor in-office surgical procedures.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Assisted in the management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to the assigned physician.
- Obtained and assessed patients' vital signs, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed and evaluated patient history to verify conditions and current medications, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, and transfers.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Pikeville, KY10-2026
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Southeastern College/Keiser University
Clearwater, FL02-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen collection
- Clinical documentation
- Tuberculosis testing
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Immunization administration
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
- Strong clinical judgment
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Behavioral assessment
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
Certification
- Certified BLS/CPR
Interests
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation
02.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse/Care Coordinator
Teledoc Group/Teledoc Health
02.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverview Rehab and Health Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Home Health Care
12.2017 - 02.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
BayCare Medical Group
10.2016 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Southeastern College/Keiser University
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