Tina Ponds
Louisville,KY
Summary
Considerate expert with passion for providing excellent patient care. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to identify and implement patient-centered strategies to improve care quality and outcomes. Dedicated to promoting patient education and advocating for evidence-based practice.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Kidney Transplant
University Of Louisville Physicians
Louisville, KY
04.2021 - Current
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Established effective communication channels between nurses, physicians, and other team members, promoting seamless coordination of patient care efforts.
- Maintained professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining attention to detail in all aspects of patient care.
- Skilled in recognizing early warning signs of potential complications or worsening conditions, enabling timely interventions that prevented further deterioration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective discharge plans for patients following surgery, ensuring continuity of care beyond the hospital setting.
- Maintained an organized and efficient work environment within the operating room by effectively managing supplies, equipment inventory, and sterilization processes.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
University Of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYAssociate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05.2018
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Care Coordination
- Advanced clinical knowledge
- Leadership and management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clinical assessment
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Indiana Compact # 28260366A , exp. 10/31/2025
- BLS Training - exp. 02/28/2025
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Kidney Transplant
University Of Louisville Physicians
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Norton Healthcare
08.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
University Of Louisville Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Louisville
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kentucky State University