Toni Brooks
Sebring,FL
Summary
With 13+ years of experience in the nursing field, my career spans various healthcare settings, including acute care hospitals, home health, and outpatient wound care. As a former nursing instructor, I have a deep understanding of the intricacies of the profession. Currently, serving as the Program Director for a thriving outpatient wound care center. Holding a multistate compact licensure authorized to work in the US for any employer. Diverse background and expertise make me a valuable asset in delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director and RN
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Current Program Director, managing the financial and operational aspect of the clinic. Marketing is also a large part of my role. Prior PRN RN during summer months, in which I filled in vacations and other requested time off. I performed direct patient care in the outpatient wound care setting.
- Collaborate closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Coordinate budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
Wound Care Nurse
HCA Florida
10.2021 - Current
- Care for wound patients in an outpatient setting.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- This is an "as needed" position, in which I work during time in Florida.
Home Health Nurse
AdventHealth
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Direct patient care, admissions, recertifications, resumption’s of care, and discharge of services using Oasis and Home Care Home Base.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Delivered high-quality in-home nursing services, maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Home Health Nurse
Professional Case Management
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- 8 or 12 hours shift in client's home in which I cared for these wonderful former nuclear plant workers.
Classroom and Clinical Instructor, RN
Collins Career Center
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Assist with instruction of RN students in the classroom, online and clinical setting. Relocated, and had to leave this job.
Registered Nurse
King's Daughters Medical Center
10.2011 - 03.2019
- I began my nursing career at King's Daughters Medical Center as an LPN. I obtained my Registered Nurse licencure in 2011. I worked as a float nurse before taking a position on the Skilled Nursing Unit. I worked on SNU for five years. I performed direct patient care as well as patient monitoring. I accepted a position in the outpatient Wound Center, and worked in that office for 3 ½ years.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Practical Nursing Instructor
Collins Career Center
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Instruct licensed practical nursing students in the clinical and classroom setting. I accepted a position within the same school as an instructor on the LPN to RN bridge program.
Licensed Practical Nurse
King's Daughters Medical Center
12.2007 - 10.2011
- Direct patient care and patient monitoring.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Obtained Registered Nurse licensure during this time and stayed with this facility for several years after.
Sales, Management
Sam's Club
07.1991 - 12.2007
- I began working at Sam's Club full-time while I was a student at Marshall University in 1991. I remained at Sam's until I later finished my LPN certification in 2007. While employed at Sam's, I worked in nearly every department, including management. I gained customer service and time management skills that have been valuable in my nursing career.
Education
Masters in Career and Technical Education - Career and Technical Education
Concordia University
Portland, OR12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH12.2011
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake10.2007
Skills
- Customer service (10 years)
- Hospital (9 years)
- Computer skills (10 years)
- Training & development (5 years)
- Computer literacy
- Managed care
- Typing
- Discharge planning
- Supervising Experience
- Patient Care (10 years)
- Communication skills
- Home Health (5 years)
- Teaching (6 years)
- Office experience
- EMR Systems (10 years)
- Epic
- RN (10 years)
- Home Care (5 years)
- Experience Administering Injections (10 years)
- Nursing
- Medical Records (10 years)
- Case management (2 years)
- Venipuncture
- Vital Signs (10 years)
- Medical terminology (10 years)
- Phlebotomy
- Med Surg (6 years)
- Medication Administration (10 years)
- DME (5 years)
- Primary care (10 years)
- Medical Office Experience
- Typing (10 years)
- ICD-10
- CPT4 codes
- Prior Authorizations
- Negative pressure therapy
- Wound assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Staff training
- Budgeting and financial management
Certification
- CPR Certification
- RN License
- Florida Real Estate License
Accomplishments
In 2024, under my leadership, Lake cumberland Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine doubled revenue while increasing expenses by only 2%. We have increased patient access and decreased days to admit. I am very proud of this center and team.
Center of Distinction and Excellence '24 & '25
Must be conducting the Medical Surveillance Review process per policy and excel in Key Performance Indicators:
• Patient Satisfaction: Greater than or equal to 92%
• Wound Adjusted Comprehensive Healing Rate: Greater than or equal to 77%
• Outlier Rate: Less than or equal to 16%
Robert A. Warriner III, M.D. Clinical Excellence Award Requirements:
All eligible centers with a Wound Adjusted Comprehensive Healing Rate of 83%
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
HCA Florida
10.2021 - Current
Program Director and RN
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Home Health Nurse
AdventHealth
11.2019 - 01.2021
Home Health Nurse
Professional Case Management
03.2018 - 10.2021
Classroom and Clinical Instructor, RN
Collins Career Center
02.2016 - 08.2019
Practical Nursing Instructor
Collins Career Center
08.2015 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
King's Daughters Medical Center
10.2011 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
King's Daughters Medical Center
12.2007 - 10.2011
Sales, Management
Sam's Club
07.1991 - 12.2007
Masters in Career and Technical Education - Career and Technical Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Collins Career Center
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