La Tonya D. Anderson

Marathon Healthcare

• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Achieved high levels of patient trust, utilizing excellent communication skills to establish rapport.
• Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.

• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly in a long term care facility.
• Optimized patient care plans, incorporating patient feedback and preferences to increase treatment adherence.
• Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of referrals for specialized services.

• Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
• Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
• Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in providing comprehensive care to patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.

• Contributed to a positive campus culture by actively participating in department meetings, committees, and events related to nursing education.
• Enhanced student clinical performance by providing thorough instruction and hands-on guidance in various nursing procedures.
• Supported diverse learners with tailored instructional approaches and accommodations to ensure equitable access to course content.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing education and patient care.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster growth and improvement.
• Connected classroom knowledge to real-life scenarios during clinical rotations by guiding students through hands-on practice of essential nursing skills.
• Educated 6-8 nursing students on successful methods for performing hands on clinical assessments and other techniques as needed.

• Responsible for the delivery of patient care during the intra operative period. Perform peri-operative assessment.
• Background in operating room procedure assigned for the day, hands on surgery, or management of staff and operating room when assigned charge nurse duties.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance & safety.
• Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
• Use Epic to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures. Surgical services include General, Ortho, Gynecology, Urology, Plastics, Trauma, ENT, and Neurosurgery,

• Provided counseling and treatment for Otolaryngology patients and families of 15 - 25 daily.
• Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on ear, nose and throat diseases.
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
• Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications and treatment.
• Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
• Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
• Recommended medications and other treatments such as balance therapy, sleep study for evaluation of obstructive sleep apnea, inhalers for variety of different upper respiratory health conditions, pulmonary disorders, insertion of Resetek device for evaluation for GERD.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.

• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals examinations.
• Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
• Treat and monitor patient in a telemedicine and in home visit setting
• Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications of 6 - 8 patients daily.

• Prepared and maintained correspondence, reports and claims in compliance with federal regulations and followed best practices in patient and family support.
• Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
• Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
• Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, asthma exacerbations, maintenance of other pulmonary disorders, and gynecological examinations.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
• Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
• Operated at full capacity on 12 hour schedule often with shifts during holidays and weekends to meet community demands.
• Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
• Performed minor procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting when required for urgent care patients.
• Promoted health education among patients, encouraging self-management skills and adherence to prescribed treatments of 25 - 50 patients daily.

• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
• Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
• Used autoclave and Sterrad processes to perform instrument sterilization.
• Assisted surgeons with endoscopic and open medical procedures by providing proper medical instruments.
• Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques through surgical scrubbing and donning sterile PPE. .
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.