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Toni Fisher

Triadelphia,WV

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med - Surg, Telemetry, CV Step down and LTAC specialty.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse Lead

SEORMC
08.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Travel Registered Nurse

Mon General
03.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.

ICU Staff Nurse

East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
  • Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
  • Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.

Registered Travel Nurse Float Pool

Ohio Health Central OH Flex
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
  • Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
  • Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
  • Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.

Travel Registered Nurse

SEORMC
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Reynolds Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Registered Nurse

Acuity Specialty Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

SEORMC
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH
05.2016

Skills

  • Medical Supply Management
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Examination
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Epic Systems
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • PICC Lines
  • Critical Thinking
  • Chest Tubes
  • Wound Management

Certification

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • Ohio License
  • West Virginia License


References

Mike Hughes MS,BSN,RN,CEN,TCRN,CFRN,CTRN,CPEN,ATC,MCCN,NREMT,NASM-PES,House Supervisor /EMS Outreach Coordinator WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital 304-312-3856


Tasha Jack RN Supervisor 740-921-8412


Carrie Becket RN 304-281-4155


Alicia Vanfossen RN 740-590-9964


Beth Hanning RN SUPERVISOR 740-238-0611

Timeline

Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse Lead

SEORMC
08.2023 - Current

Travel Registered Nurse

Mon General
03.2023 - Current

ICU Staff Nurse

East Ohio Regional Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Registered Travel Nurse Float Pool

Ohio Health Central OH Flex
12.2022 - 01.2023

Travel Registered Nurse

SEORMC
09.2022 - 12.2022

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Reynolds Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse

Acuity Specialty Hospital
05.2017 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

SEORMC
08.2016 - 12.2019
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • Ohio License
  • West Virginia License


Associate of Science - Nursing

Belmont College
Toni Fisher