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Tiffany Charles

Bakersfield

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nurse with nine years of experience working at the bedside. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in fast paced environments where critical thinking is essential. Calm and level headed with the ability to handle difficult patients and high stress situations. Use strong verbal communication skills and humor to develop connections and strong relationships with patients, their families and colleagues. A true passion for emergency medicine and eager to expand my experience and abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
Bakersfield
08.2024 - Current
  • Assessed and evaluated nursing students during their critical care rotations in ICU and ER during their final semester.
  • Demonstrated expertise in providing hands on clinical instruction, ensuring comprehensive understanding
  • Instilled the importance of compassion, integrity and service to future generations.

Emergency Room Nurse

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield
04.2022 - 04.2025
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition
  • Collaborated with physicians and staff to quickly assess both adult and pediatric patients to deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Administered medications and assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as lumbar punctures or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks
  • Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
  • Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

Cottage Health
Santa Barbara
10.2016 - 03.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes
  • Treated step down cardiovascular patients including those recovering from open heart surgeries
  • Responded to deteriorating patient statuses during rapid response calls made throughout all Med-Surg floors
  • Administered medication, including critical cardiac drips, and assisted with basic personal care needs
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, communicated with ancillary departments and oversaw a 30 bed floor as charge nurse

Research Nurse

William Sansum Diabetes Center
Santa Barbara
07.2016 - 03.2022
  • Duties included assisting principal investigator, insertion of intravenous lines, preforming lab draws per protocol and complete documentation
  • Established strong working relationships with patients, families and healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care throughout the research process
  • Ensured patient safety and adherence to ethical standards by carefully monitoring study procedures and reporting any deviations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Govenors University
01.2020

Associate Degree - Nursing

Santa Barbara City College
01.2016

Skills

  • Ultrasound guided peripheral intravenous line placement
  • Pediatric/adult bedside skills
  • Emergency procedures
  • Patient triage
  • Critical care nursing
  • A2 CEFR level Spanish

Certification

  • Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Cardiovascular Life Support (PALS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)

References

  • Stephanie Abdallah (661) 340-4497
  • Mayda Garcia (805) 509-2274
  • Alex Lara (661) 703-6236

Timeline

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing
08.2024 - Current

Emergency Room Nurse

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2025

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

Cottage Health
10.2016 - 03.2022

Research Nurse

William Sansum Diabetes Center
07.2016 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Govenors University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Santa Barbara City College

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