TANYISKA FONDA
DOTHAN,AL
Summary
Certified Nurse Practitioner offering 20 years of experience in nursing and healthcare. Expert in managing all aspects of patient care with proven leadership, delegation skills and mentoring abilities. Consistently achieve optimal patient outcomes. Experience includes 10 years in the emergency department, 5 years in radiology experience, and 5 years in cardiac and vascular lab. Also noted experience in family practice, occupational medicine, and urgent care.
Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and the entire health-care team. Superb interpersonal and leadership skills. Proficient in patient and family education regarding the management of acute and chronic health conditions. Self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication and management skills. Successful in prioritizing tasks and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 3 years in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up with patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Veteran Disability Services
Dothan, AL
07.2017 - Current
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
Family Nurse Practitioner
OccMed Solutions
Dothan, AL
08.2016 - Current
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries and changed dressings
- Supervised 5 LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff
- Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and special education assessments
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods
- Conducted physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs or eligibility for insurance coverage
Nurse Practitioner
Optum Healthcare (United Healthcare)
Dothan, AL
10.2020 - Current
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Nurse Practitioner
Alabama Clinics
Dothan, AL
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies, including yoga and meditation for treatment of migraines
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, including hypertension and diabetes conditions
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records
- Formulated lists of current and past medical conditions
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances
- Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients
Nurse Practitioner
Schumacher Clinical Partners (Flowers Hospital)
Lafayette, LA
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Provide comprehensive care to patients with serious injuries, recent surgeries or diagnosed diseases
- Provide treatment for complex healthcare conditions such as physical therapy, rehabilitating injuries or recuperating from surgical procedures
- Plan, implement and evaluate patient care requirements with full accountability for patients under supervision
- Administer IV's, pharmaceuticals and immunizations
- Engage in life support treatments and resuscitation, assisting emergency personnel in escalated cases
- Review new patients by taking vital signs, diagnosing lab results / x-rays and taking visual assessment of patients to identify priority of care
- Formulate treatment strategies under direction of the primary physician
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Wallace Community College
2005
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Troy University
2013
Master of Science - MSN
Troy University
2016
Skills
- Chronic and acute pain management
- Accomplished in primary care
- Dedicated to integrity
- Compassionate professional
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Calm under pressure
- Good clinical judgment
- Systems-based practice
- 20 years nursing experience
- Family practice, occupational medicine, physicals, urgent care
DOT certification
AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certified
DEA License
ACLS Certification
PALS certification
TNCC certification
Suboxone Certified
Affiliations
BCLS Certification
ACLS Certification
TNCC Certification
AANP Member/Certified Family Practice
DEA Licence
DOT Certification
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Optum Healthcare (United Healthcare)
10.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Alabama Clinics
05.2019 - 09.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Veteran Disability Services
07.2017 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
OccMed Solutions
08.2016 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Schumacher Clinical Partners (Flowers Hospital)
08.2016 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Wallace Community College
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Troy University
Master of Science - MSN
Troy University
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