Oliva Tonga
Carmel,California
Summary
Highly skilled registered nurse with experience in providing care to elderly, disabled, and injured patients. Excel in monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and offering crucial emotional support. Current goal is to secure a full-time position where one can leverage skills, with a particular interest in an entry-level role as a Med-surge Clinical Educator. One am proud of unwavering dedication, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
1 2000 - 05.2019
- Performed patient in personal hygiene & meals, Aid Nurse with Foley catheter, assist IV insertion, wound dressing, & reposition patient, HIPPA and patient advocacy, Manage blood glucose test, I & O, vital signs, Pain & skin assessment documentation, Preparing patient for surgery & tests
Nursing Assistant
Monterey Pine Skills Nursing Facility
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Performed patient with personal hygiene & meals, Manage vital signs & I &0, Supervise in daily activity
RN
Chomp
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to plan treatment, simplified documentation, provided direct patient care, managed care delivery, evaluated patient conditions, administered medications, and adjusted care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, recorded therapy details, educated family members and caregivers, managed complex cases, audited charts, implemented quality improvement initiatives, and followed HIPAA laws.
RN
Cypress Ridge Care Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed various nursing duties including injections, IV therapy, and managing the Covid unit.
- Conducted chart audits, documented patient responses, developed care plans, provided education to family members, and updated patient charts with therapy details.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor’s Science of Nursing
Concordia University
Portland, Oregon 05.2019 - 05.2021
No Degree - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington, Texas 05.2016 - 05.2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL 03.2025 - Current
Master Healthcare Leadership - Nursing Administration
Western Governor University
Utah 01.2023 - 01.2023
Skills
Proficient in:
- Communication & Critical Thinking
- Compassion & Patient Education
-Time Management & Direct Patient Care
-Vital Sign Monitoring & CPR/AED
- Fluent in Tongan Language
- Sunrise & EPIC software
- Goal Setting & Teamwork & Multitasking
- Administering Medications
- HIPAA Compliance & First Aid Certification
- Adaptability & Decision-Making
Certification
2020, American Red Cross, CPR/AED
Activities
- Monterey Tongan Community
- Carmel Mission Catholic and Church of Wayfarer Methodist Church memberships
- Tongan Alum Nurses Association San Francisco Charity volunteer
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
2020, American Red Cross, CPR/AED
01-2026
Register Nurse
11-2025
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing
Chamberlain University
03.2025 - Current
Master Healthcare Leadership - Nursing Administration
Western Governor University
01.2023 - 01.2023
RN
Chomp
08.2022 - Current
RN
Cypress Ridge Care Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor’s Science of Nursing
Concordia University
05.2019 - 05.2021
No Degree - Nursing
University of Texas
05.2016 - 05.2018
Nursing Assistant
Monterey Pine Skills Nursing Facility
01.1999 - 12.1999
Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
1 2000 - 05.2019
Certification Nursing Assistant & Pediatric
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