Tiffany Baird
Newcomb
Summary
Experienced LPN Nursing Supervisor skilled in coordinating patient support and enhancing workflow efficiency. Known for delivering compassionate care while ensuring HIPAA compliance and fostering a collaborative environment among healthcare teams. With background in management such as managing nurse and CNA schedule and staffing the facility for census and acuity and by being a direct supervisor.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor (Staffing Coordinator)
National Healthcare Corp
Knoxville, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing comfort during treatment processes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Coordinated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, leading to more streamlined recruitment process.
- Boosted employee retention rates by facilitating supportive onboarding experience for new hires.
- Developed targeted recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions, increasing pool of qualified candidates.
- Conducted regular reviews of staffing processes, identifying and addressing areas for improvement.
- Reduced time-to-hire significantly by optimizing interview scheduling process.
- Utilized online applicant tracking system to screen resumes for all job openings.
- Coordinated and administered job fairs and other recruitment events to engage potential talent.
- Reduced risks by enforcing compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
- Interviewed, hired, and mentored over 150 new personnel and oversaw all staffing operations.
- Coordinated background checks, reference evaluations, and drug screenings as part of due diligence for successful placements.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage across multiple departments.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
LPN Field Nurse
Amergis (formally Known as Maxim)
Knoxville, TN
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered patient care, including medication management and wound dressing changes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented observations in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and ongoing care needs.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Conducted health assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation to comply with regulatory standards and facilitate continuity of care.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric and chronically ill patients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance nursing skills, consistently delivering high-quality patient care.
- Supervised and monitored LPNs and CNAs daily to provide essential training.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN Field Nurse
National Health Corporation
Knoxville, TN
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Coordinated daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency within nursing unit.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on best practices and safety procedures.
- Monitored patient progress and reported significant changes to healthcare team members.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams for optimal care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN06-2027
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN06-2022
High School Diploma -
Jellico High School
Jellico, TN05-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Documenting intake
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- ADL assistance
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Staff supervision
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Medical records management
- Medical office administration
- Maintaining nutrition
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Samples collection
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Documenting incidents
- Cultural competence
- HIPAA protocols
- Counting narcotics
- EKG administration
- Multistate licensed practical nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Tuberculosis testing
- Licensed practical nurse
- Charting and recording
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- CPR/AED
- Intravenous medications
- Specimen collection
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor (Staffing Coordinator)
National Healthcare Corp
01.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Amergis (formally Known as Maxim)
02.2023 - 01.2024
LPN Field Nurse
National Health Corporation
08.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
South College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
South College
High School Diploma -
Jellico High School
IV Certification
IV Certified