Tiffany D.
School Nurse- RN at Blue Ridge School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Stop the Bleed
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)May, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Registered Nurse
Georgia Board of NursingJul, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
Nursing Compact License
Georgia Board of NursingJan, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Blue Ridge School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Nurse- RN
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Mar 2021 - Present
Daily, acute, and emergency nursing for 175 boys in an all boys boarding school. Staunch patient advocate, adept at assessment, EMR proficient, confident with autonomy, equinanimous in emergencies. Live in position. Daily, acute, and emergency nursing for 175 boys in an all boys boarding school. Staunch patient advocate, adept at assessment, EMR proficient, confident with autonomy, equinanimous in emergencies. Live in position.
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Parkridge East Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Apr 2019 - Jan 2021
Med-Surg Registered Nurse on 30 bed unit. Med-Surg Registered Nurse on 30 bed unit.
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Entrepreneur/Photographer
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2010 - Apr 2019
Event and portrait photographic services. Event and portrait photographic services.
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School Nurse - Primary School
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
- Managed medications for student population; monitored controlled substance log weekly; dispensed, stored and documented medication administration in compliance with school, state, and federal guidelines. - Triaged care of 20 to 30 students plus staff for injury or illness daily and documented in PowerSchool. - Completed audits and compiled up-to-date reports for immunizations, chronic illnesses, and allergies. - Conduct hearing and vision screenings and report to administration. - Collaborated with School Counselor, Social Workers, administrators, students, parents, and physicians to ensure best possible health and learning outcomes for students. - Managed care for medically fragile child with DM1, providing education to student and family including diet choices, recognition of hypo and hyperglycemia, 504 planning. - Catheterization of student with Spina Bifida twice daily, logging output and relaying to parent. - Care of students with chronic illnesses, including diabetes, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, asthma, epilepsy, ADHD, anxiety and depression, as well as ASD and processing disorders. - Provided a compassionate and caring environment in which students feel safe. Show less
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
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United States
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Medical Practices
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RN- Pediatric Specialties Clinic- Endocrinology and Neurology- Travel/Contract
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Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
-Coordinated medication management for pediatric patients with disorders of the neurologic and endocrine systems. -Triaged care for patients of multiple providers, via telephone and e-mail, while serving as a liaison between parents and providers. -Worked with insurance companies and state Medicaid to gain prior authorization for medically necessary treatments. -Played an integral part in a multidisciplinary approach to family-focused patient care. -Provided clinical support to specialty group Practitioners. -Executed thorough documentation of all interactions in EPIC electronic records system. Show less
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Prestige Healthcare Professionals
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United Kingdom
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Registered Nurse
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Oct 2011 - Nov 2013
Agency nurse providing care in the following areas of specialization: Ortho, Neuro, Telemetry, Behavioral Health and Inpatient Rehab. Took call on ongoing basis. Increased my knowledge in each of the specialties in which I worked. Showed adaptability in being able to work in a different environment each day. Agency nurse providing care in the following areas of specialization: Ortho, Neuro, Telemetry, Behavioral Health and Inpatient Rehab. Took call on ongoing basis. Increased my knowledge in each of the specialties in which I worked. Showed adaptability in being able to work in a different environment each day.
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Critical Care RN
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May 2009 - Aug 2010
Critical Care RN in ICU with heavy post-CABG patient load. Expert IV placement skills, titration of cardiac drips, maintenance of fluid balance, knowledge of lab values and interpretation in order to evaluate efficacy of plan of care. Care of central lines, tracheostomy, chest tubes, drains and wound vac. Liaison between patient, doctors, outside agencies and family.
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Outpatient Surgery RN
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May 2008 - May 2009
RN at busy Outpatient Surgery department. Responsible for pre-surgical prep and assessment, as well as obtaining a complete Health History. Post-op care, including administration of medications for side effects of anesthesia, nausea and pain. Set up appointments for follow-up and coordinated delivery of home medical equipment. Provided education on medications, equipment, and other discharge instructions to patient and care provider. Handled admission to in-patient if complications were to arise that would preclude discharge from hospital. Assisted with minor procedures including thoracentesis and bronchoscopy by obtaining history, administering conscious sedation (Versed and Fentanyl), and post procedure care. Show less
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Floyd Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Pediatric RN
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Jun 2007 - May 2008
Rn on Pediatric unit serving patients ages birth- 18 years. Provided age specific care for pediatric patients and families, following the framework of primary nursing and assuming responsibility and accountability for the care and teaching of patients/families. Directing and providing care to patients as part of multi-disciplinary team.
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Nurse Tech II
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Apr 2006 - Jun 2007
Assisting with the needs of the Orthopedic unit team, patients, and families. Supporting patients in the acute care unit by assisting RNs in direct care, vital signs, medical charting, maintaining supplies and equipment. CPM set-up for prescribed length of time. Assisted with bandage changes, IV removal, catheter removal, and monitoring drains.
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Education
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2004 - 2007
Georgia Highlands College
Associate of Science, Registered (ASN) -
1993 - 1996
The University of Georgia
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1991 - 1992
Jacksonville State University
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