Teresa Ponder
Thomaston,GA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Director
Ethica Health And Retirement Communities
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
Registered Nurse
Pathways
07.2015 - 10.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
DBHDD
06.2005 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon College
Barnesville, GA04.1994
No Degree - Lpn
Flint River Technical College
Thomaston, GA04.1993
Skills
- Monthly Event Calendars
- Creating Activities
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessments
- Mental Health Care
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Activity Director
Ethica Health And Retirement Communities
08.2022 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Pathways
07.2015 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
DBHDD
06.2005 - 01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gordon College
No Degree - Lpn
Flint River Technical College
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