Tiffiney Proffitt
Birkdale
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Surgical Assessment Diagnostic Unit
Waitemata District Health Board
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Surgical Assessment Diagnostic Unit
- Full nursing assessment of patients on arrival from The Waitemata Hospital Emergency department, Waitakere Hospital and General Practitioner clinics
- Primary Survey/Assessment, Vital signs and NZEWS/MEWS Score
- Tests and immediate/Particular Nursing Care, diagnostic procedures, intravenous access and general bloods/urine sample and other specimens
- Pain Management.Preparation for Radiology procedures and Surgery
- Tasking in the clinic waiting room, chaperone Surgical doctors and Gynaecology doctors and assist with procedures
- Managing patients and critical decision making within my Level 3 scope
- Extra responsibility I collect blood samples if required (Phlebotomist role on weekends) to patients on unit
- Proficient in the use of of the following equipment normally used on the ward: Electronic eVitals, Digital Nursing Assessments, Intravenous cannulation, 12 lead ECG machine, defibrillator, telemetry, Infusion/syringe pumps, Patient Control Intravenous Analgesia Pumps, Enteral feeding pump, Breathing respiratory devices and portable oxygen, Surgical redivac drains, Negative Pressure/Pico dressings
- Nasal Gastic tube insertion, Catheter insertion/cares for female and male patients
- Bladder scanner examinations
- Peak-flow and Spirometry
- Actively involved in (MUST) Malnutrition universal screening tool Audits and ongoing education, teaching sessions/Inservices and projects
- Organizing the team members and giving guidance/ support and feedback
- Currently involved in changing formats in the audit tool for SASSU and MADU
- Surgical Assessment Diagnostic Unit
Staff Nurse - Short Stay Ward
Waitemata District Health Board
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Short Stay Ward
- Pre/post operative cares
- Permanent Senior Staff Nurse (Level 3 Proficient)
- I nursed 5 patients, delivering excellent nursing cares gathering patient observations and assessments
- Preparing patient's for theatre -pre-operative and post- operative cares
- Monitoring EWS vital signs as per Waitemata protocol post operative and assessing for any deterioration
- Basic and complex wound dressings for example peri-anal abscesses
- District Nurse referrals specifically for postoperative patients
- I coordinate morning and afternoon shifts regularly
- Coaching and guiding new graduates or lesser skilled nurses on the ward if required
- When coordinating I delegate work that is appropriate to nurses' level of skill
- I do monthly audit checks on the MUST (Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool)
- Proficient in the use of of the following equipment normally used on the ward: 12 lead ECG machine, defibrillator, telemetry, pulse oximetry, Alaris pump, Syringe pump, Oxygen adjuncts such as portable O2, cannula, masks etc, Surgical redivac drains, Baxter pumps, Patient Control Analgesia Pumps (PCA's), Negative Pressure Dressings
- Intravenous patient controlled analgesia
- Short Stay Ward
Staff Nurse - Medical Ward 10
Waitemata District Health Board
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Medical Ward 10 - Speciality - Respiratory/Gastroenterology
- Permanent senior staff nurse from Level 2 progressed to Level 3 Proficient Nurse
- I managed 5-6 patients frequently managing Respiratory and Chest-pain pathways
- Managing Gastroenterology patients liaising with the Dietician and Physios frequently and Multidisciplinary teams
- I coordinated morning and afternoon shifts regularly
- Coaching and guiding new graduates or lesser skilled nurses on the ward if required
- When coordinating I delegate work that is appropriate to nurses' level of skill
- Permanent senior staff nurse Level 3 Proficient Nurse
- Proficient in the use of of the following equipment normally used on the ward: Specialising in negative pressure rooms
- Vital signs, specimen collections, 12 lead ECG machine, defibrillator, telemetry, infusion pumps, Enteral feeding pump Syringe pump, Oxygen adjuncts such as portable O2, cannula, masks etc, Surgical redivac drains, Patient Control Analgesia Pumps (PCA's), Negative Pressure Dressings
- Bladder scanner, Nasal Gastric tubes, Peakflows
- Spirometry readings
- Medical Ward 10 - Speciality - Respiratory/Gastroenterology
Staff Nurse - HOAS Ward 14
Waitemata District Health Board
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: HOAS Ward 14
- Permanent staff nurse (New Graduate to Level 2)
- Worked under senior staff nurses, nursing 5-6 patients, assessing patient's needs and liaising with the multi disciplinary team meetings
- I preceptored students and New Graduates educating and in supporting role
- I did a range of nursing cares to medical and some surgical outliers from acute wards
- Full top to toe assessments, preparing patient for physiotherapy
- Full range of dressings and often for knee and hip joint replacements
- Intima insertions for subcut fluids
- Delirium scores and assessments
- Liaising with family members and updating them of the plan
- HOAS Ward 14
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Western Institute of Technology
01.2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Collecting vitals
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Medical assessment
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Emotional awareness
- Setting up referrals
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Surgical Assessment Diagnostic Unit
Waitemata District Health Board
01.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse - Short Stay Ward
Waitemata District Health Board
01.2016 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse - Medical Ward 10
Waitemata District Health Board
01.2005 - 01.2016
Staff Nurse - HOAS Ward 14
Waitemata District Health Board
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Nursing -
Western Institute of Technology
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