Tonda Howard, BSN, RN
Collierville,TN
Summary
Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stroke Program Coordinator / Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-Germantown
02.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements impacting accurate data collection.
- Used GWTG reference material to facilitate accuracy, clarity and completeness of reports.
- Developed standardized templates to streamline the data collection process across multiple case types.
- Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
- Championed program improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and improve document processing procedures.
- Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
Administrative Nursing Supervisor / Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Assessed patient care requirements on each unit by making rounds in all patient care departments and all other areas of hospital.
- Streamlined communication between hospital departments, fostering a collaborative work atmosphere that improved overall efficiency.
- Managed daily operations of the hospital, ensuring adequate staffing levels and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
- Improved patient flow processes to reduce wait times while maintaining high-quality care standards across the unit.
- Anticipated potential problems that may occur on shift and set shift priorities accordingly.
- Coordinated disaster response efforts during emergency situations, demonstrating strong crisis management skills and decisive leadership abilities under pressure.
- Completed patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff.
Cardiovascular ICU Patient Care Coordinator/Head Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.
- Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create seamless transitions between various stages of treatment plans, enhancing continuity of care.
- Acted as a knowledgeable resource for patients seeking information about community resources and support services available to them in their healthcare journey.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, placing orders when necessary to prevent shortages or delays in patient care provision.
- Provided compassionate support for families during difficult healthcare decisions, acting as a liaison between them and their loved ones'' medical team.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and patient privacy laws, maintaining safe and confidential environment.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Methodist Germantown Hospital
06.2010 - 02.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Monitored compliance with national stroke care standards, ensuring adherence to best practices across the organization.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in the field by attending conferences, reviewing literature, and networking with fellow professionals.
- Reduced door-to-needle times through efficient coordination of acute stroke response protocols.
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
01.1999 - 06.2010
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis, Loewenberg College
Memphis, TNSkills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Highly Dependable
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic planning
- Process improvements
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Tennessee License Number RN0000123061
- American Heart Association, BLS - 4/2025-4/2027
Timeline
Stroke Program Coordinator / Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare-Germantown
02.2021 - 05.2024
Administrative Nursing Supervisor / Registered Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
06.2017 - 01.2021
Cardiovascular ICU Patient Care Coordinator/Head Nurse
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2017
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Methodist Germantown Hospital
06.2010 - 02.2012
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
01.1999 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Memphis, Loewenberg College