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Toni Bridges

Memphis,TN

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering 18 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gale Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Favorite Healthcare Agency
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Agency
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Shared Hands
05.2019 - 03.2021
  • Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
  • Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
  • Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
  • Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
  • Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

Staff Licensed Practical Nurse

Allenbrooke Nursing And Rehab Center
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Agency Licensed Practical Nurse

OnCall Staffing
01.2006 - 05.2019
  • Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
  • Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
  • Assisted ailing patients with eating and bathing to support activities of daily living.
  • Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
  • Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oxford High School
Oxford, MS
08.2005

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Northwest Community College
Oxford, MS
05.2005

Skills

  • Task Delegation
  • Transcribing Orders
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Patient Assessments
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Tracking Symptoms
  • EMR Systems
  • Writing Reports
  • Time Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Judgment and Decision-Making

Timeline

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Favorite Healthcare Agency
01.2023 - 05.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gale Healthcare
06.2021 - Current

Travel Licensed Practical Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Agency
03.2021 - 05.2022

Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Your Shared Hands
05.2019 - 03.2021

Staff Licensed Practical Nurse

Allenbrooke Nursing And Rehab Center
09.2016 - 08.2017

Agency Licensed Practical Nurse

OnCall Staffing
01.2006 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Oxford High School

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Northwest Community College

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