Mandy Tyson
Springfield,MO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, excelling in patient assessments and care planning. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and effective patient education, enhancing compliance and satisfaction. Proven ability to implement quality improvement initiatives, optimize workflows, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration for superior patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2017 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes and responding to patient needs promptly.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing workflow efficiency in clinical operations.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans based on individual needs and feedback received.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
CNA
Select Speciality Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting observations and care provided consistently.
- Trained new CNAs on protocols, enhancing team performance and care quality.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe healthcare environment.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering trust and effective communication within the care team.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO05-2025
No Degree - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO04-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Staff supervision
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Education - I have grown my knowledge over the last 8 years from CHT, LPN, and Registered Nurse. I have gained great insight into what is involved in all aspects of patient care. This helps me to offer guidance to other staff and helps in leadership as well as support to PCT's during the work day.
- I am experienced in many areas of the clinic. Opening, closing, bleaching machines, and making acid. These skills help me in guiding inexperienced or new employees with their daily responsibilities as well as filling in when needed.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2017 - Current
CNA
Select Speciality Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Ozarks Technical Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College