Anthony Tukes
Missouri City
Summary
Dedicated home health nurse skilled in medication management, wound care, and patient assessment. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Home health Nurse
Vital Caring Home health
Missouri City
06.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in compliance with care plans and safety protocols.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and health practices.
- Administered injections and intravenous therapies as prescribed by the physician.
- Documented all treatments administered, observations made, and any changes in the patient's condition in an accurate manner according to agency policies and regulations.
Home Health Nurse
Interim Home Health
Pearland
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided direct patient care in home settings according to individualized care plans.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and health practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
LTTS Coordinator
Amerigroup
Houston
06.2013 - 01.2019
- Coordinated care plans for members with long-term support needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Managed case documentation and maintained accurate member records.
- Facilitated communication between members, families, and support teams.
- Conducted assessments to determine eligibility for services and resources.
- Reviewed policies to ensure compliance with state regulations and standards.
Home health Nurse LVN
Amedisys Home Health
Bellaire
05.2005 - 08.2009
- Provided direct patient care in compliance with care plans and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and health practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Administered medications as prescribed while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care services including dressing changes and application of topical medications.
- Administered injections and intravenous therapies as prescribed by the physician.
- Documented all treatments administered, observations made, and any changes in the patient's condition in an accurate manner according to agency policies and regulations.
Education
Vocational Nursing Certification - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08-1995
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05-1994
Skills
- Medication management
- Wound care
- IV administration
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Health documentation
- Team collaboration
- Compliance monitoring
- Service coordination
- Case management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Care plan adherence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home health Nurse
Vital Caring Home health
06.2025 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Interim Home Health
06.2021 - 01.2024
LTTS Coordinator
Amerigroup
06.2013 - 01.2019
Home health Nurse LVN
Amedisys Home Health
05.2005 - 08.2009
Vocational Nursing Certification - Nursing
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Texas Southern University