Rhonda Tocco
Brighton
Summary
Dedicated and highly qualified, board certified Nurse Practitioner with over 35 years of experience providing management for diverse and challenging cardiac populations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
VA Healthcare System
09.2019 - 11.2024
- Managed complex heart rhythm disorders including evaluation and programming of CIEDs.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments using current evidence-based protocols.
- Performed surgical, MRI, and radiation consults for all CIED patients.
- Mentored EP RN staff; fostering professional development and enhancing clinical competencies.
- Educated patients/family on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
Nurse Practitioner, General Cardiology/Electrophysiology Nurse
Michigan Heart and Vascular
06.2010 - 08.2019
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for acute and chronic conditions, providing comprehensive assessments and tailored care plans.
- Managed patients pre-and post cardiac procedures.
- Performed hospital consults, and discharges.
- Credentialed to perform DC cardio versions, tilt table testing.
- Participated in research initiatives focused on heart failure, and electrophysiology management and outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner, Electrophysiology
Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
06.2008 - 05.2010
- Performed in-patient consults, and hospital management of patients pre-and post cardiac procedures.
RN, Lead Preceptor, Neuro-Science ICU
Providence Hospital
11.2006 - 05.2008
RN, Lead Preceptor, CCU
Providence Hospital
07.2000 - 11.2006
RN, SICU
University of Michigan
09.1997 - 07.2000
RN, Medical ICU
Lake Mead Hospital
05.1988 - 07.1997
RN, Cardio-Thoracic ICU
University Medical Center
06.1987 - 12.1988
Nurse Extern, RN
Hutzel Hospital
06.1986 - 06.1987
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MIMaster of Science - Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Madonna University
Livonia, MI05-2008
Skills
- Perform comprehensive assessments and detailed documentation to facilitate patient care and safety
- Management of acute and chronic cardiac patients with emphasis on empathetic care and maintenance of physical/emotional well-being, and dignity
- Advanced arrhythmia recognition and ECG interpretation
- Interpretation of lab and diagnostic tests
- CIED management
- ACLS/BLS
- Excellent communication, team collaboration, and empathy
- Provided inpatient and outpatient education to patient and families related to arrhythmia, electrophysiology procedures, and device implantation
Certification
ANCC: valid from 07/19/2023-07/18/2028
RN: #4704162219; exp. 04/14/2026
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
VA Healthcare System
09.2019 - 11.2024
Nurse Practitioner, General Cardiology/Electrophysiology Nurse
Michigan Heart and Vascular
06.2010 - 08.2019
Nurse Practitioner, Electrophysiology
Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
06.2008 - 05.2010
RN, Lead Preceptor, Neuro-Science ICU
Providence Hospital
11.2006 - 05.2008
RN, Lead Preceptor, CCU
Providence Hospital
07.2000 - 11.2006
RN, SICU
University of Michigan
09.1997 - 07.2000
RN, Medical ICU
Lake Mead Hospital
05.1988 - 07.1997
RN, Cardio-Thoracic ICU
University Medical Center
06.1987 - 12.1988
Nurse Extern, RN
Hutzel Hospital
06.1986 - 06.1987
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Master of Science - Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Madonna University