Toni Adams
Elmer
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ICU Nurse
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia
01.2004 - 07.2017
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Administered medications and provided intravenous therapy as prescribed.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols within the ICU.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and care requirements.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Responded to emergency situations with prompt clinical interventions.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient statuses and care strategies.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to ICU operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for individual patients.
- Provided post-operative care after major surgeries such as heart bypasses or organ transplants.
Dialysis Technician/Nurse
Kennedy Dialysis
Stratford
01.1997 - 02.2007
- Operated dialysis machines and monitored patient vitals during treatments.
- Prepared equipment and ensured sterile conditions before each session.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and answered their questions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Provided emotional support to patients throughout their dialysis experience.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Rebar Detailer
Blue Star Steel
San Diego
10.1987 - 05.1989
- Created detailed rebar shop drawings for construction projects.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure design accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and specifications for rebar requirements.
Rebar Detailer
JL Davison Steel
Santee
08.1983 - 10.1988
- Created detailed rebar shop drawings for construction projects.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure design accuracy and compliance.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and specifications for rebar requirements.
Inventory Control Lead
Wheaton Fine Ware
Millville
09.1979 - 08.1983
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain accurate inventory records and compliance.
- Created computer assistance itemization of stock breakdown of each set.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Camden County College
01.1997 - 12.2003
Diploma In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Camden, NJ 01.1999 - 12.2003
Certified Dialysis Technician - Dialysis Technician Training
Star Technical Institute
Stratford, NJ 01.1993 - 11.1993
Millville Senior High
Millville , NJSkills
- Throughout the years between 1988 and 1993 I worked for various bar/restaurants while caring for my 25 year old husband He was coming home on a Tuesday night in late May of 1989 when an 18 year old hit him head on on his Harley They were passing him on an S curve because another driver was going to slow for them He was severely injured and came quite close to death He was in a coma for 42 days, broke both legs, left arm, internal bleeding and severe brain injury He is in a nursing home now and has been there for 32 years
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Thomas Jefferson Hospital
01.2004 - 07.2017
Diploma In Nursing - Registered Nurse
Helene Fuld School of Nursing
01.1999 - 12.2003
Dialysis Technician/Nurse
Kennedy Dialysis
01.1997 - 02.2007
Associate of Science - Medical Technology
Camden County College
01.1997 - 12.2003
Certified Dialysis Technician - Dialysis Technician Training
Star Technical Institute
01.1993 - 11.1993
Rebar Detailer
Blue Star Steel
10.1987 - 05.1989
Rebar Detailer
JL Davison Steel
08.1983 - 10.1988
Inventory Control Lead
Wheaton Fine Ware
09.1979 - 08.1983
Millville Senior High