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Tonya R. Littlejohn

Boiling Springs,SC

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with more then 25 years of experience providing direct quality care to patients. Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the attention of physicians. Administered medications to patients and monitored for any negative side effects. Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Care
01.2015 - Current
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing over 50 campers and staff assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of all pediatric patients.
  • Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
  • Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
  • Educated social workers and child welfare personnel on complex health issues, providing valuable insight into pediatric patients' conditions.
  • Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
  • Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
  • Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
  • Completed at-home health checks for children unable to visit medical offices due to health risks and living conditions.

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Camp Vacamas/ Hands 4 Youth
06.1993 - 09.2012
  • Documented accurate and complete camper and staff formation to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics.
  • Performed routine evaluations of campers and staff
  • Managed daily staff assignments and scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered direct quality care to campers/ staff by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Delivered emotional support to camper, staff and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to campers and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Led and mentored 3-4 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise

Education

No Degree -

New York City Technical College
Brooklyn New York
02.2000

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Time Management
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Emergency Response
  • Family Communication
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medical office administration
  • Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Patient triaging
  • Transcribing orders

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Care
01.2015 - Current

Charge Licensed Practical Nurse

Camp Vacamas/ Hands 4 Youth
06.1993 - 09.2012

No Degree -

New York City Technical College

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