Tiffany Adams
Lancaster
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience in community health, home health and patient advocacy. Demonstrated ability in delivering patient education and coordinating interdisciplinary care to improve health outcomes for underserved populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Staffing Network
Palmdale, CA
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Conducted health assessments and medication reconciliation for chronically homeless clients, reducing medication discrepancies
- Provided one-on-one client education on disease processes and preventative care to clients weekly.
- Performed daily vital sign monitoring and medication reminders for clients, increasing the medication compliance rate
- Worked collaboratively with Doctors, case managers, social workers, and mental health professionals to create integrated care plans
- Responsible for conducting initial health interviews for newly admitted clients
- First point of contact for Emergency Response Team, providing first aid, recognizing urgent health issues, and initiating care until paramedics arrive
- Acted as a primary liaison between clients, physicians, pharmacies, and health insurance providers ensure uninterrupted access to treatments
- Managed hospital discharge planning and coordinated post-acute services, including home health, durable medical equipment, and follow-up appointments
- Assisted patients with applying for State health insurance programs, and other government services
- Coordinated referral, specialty appointments, diagnostic testing and follow-up care with healthcare providers
Home Health Nurse
IHSS
Lancaster, CA
04.2020 - 05.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living
- Prepare beds and change linens, maximizing patient comfort
- Transport patients to the bathroom and provide incontinent care
- Manage and dispense medication.
- Transport Client/s to and from doctor appointments
- Administer bolus feedings/medication through G-Tube site
- Skin assessments and wound care, care of stoma site
- · Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and transferring of clients
Medical Claims Representative
MedPoint Management
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Answered a high volume of incoming calls from Medical Groups, Health Plans, Hospitals and Doctors
- Provided claim status updates for inpatient and outpatient services
- Provided member eligibility details and updated member eligibility
- Explained filing deadlines and provided information on how to submit appeals/grievances
- Reviewed claim denials and occasionally rerouted claims to be reprocessed
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Collaborated with internal departments on escalated claims disputes.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -License# 737482 -
California Career Institute
Lancaster, CA08-2023
CPR/BLS
Skills
- Nutrition support
- Care plans
- Vital signs
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Breathing treatments
- Trauma-informed care
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Staffing Network
08.2024 - 07.2026
Home Health Nurse
IHSS
04.2020 - 05.2024
Medical Claims Representative
MedPoint Management
01.2016 - 01.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse -License# 737482 -
California Career Institute
CPR/BLS