Tonia Pope
Gardner,KS
Summary
A well experienced and professional Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 24 years nursing experience seeks a complimentary position where I can apply my strengths, continue to develop as an asset to the medical field and positively impact patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lvn
NPLH Hospice Private Duty Continuous Care
01.2018 - Current
- Caring for medically fragile Adults and children on Vents, Trach,GB,GE,JT End of life care . Performing complete systems assessments, ADLS, Administration of medications, monitoring intakes and output. Monitoring side effects and adverse reactions to medications or treatments assisting with PROM or ROM as ordered, Performing administration of Gt feedings Performing administration of Respiratory treatments, Reporting to agency and physician changes in condition, documenting care. Practicing aseptic techniques.
- Provide teaching to PCG,Compliance with Poc or 485
- Epic / Private duty home care
Case Management Lvn
Heath Snap
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Assess patient needs: Conduct telephonic assessments to understand a patient's medical needs and develop an individualized care plan.
- Coordinate care: Liaise with healthcare providers, specialists, and insurance companies to ensure timely and appropriate care, including scheduling appointments, therapies, and follow-ups.
- Educate patients and families: Provide information on disease management, medications, treatment plans, and available resources.
- Monitor patient progress: Regularly check in with patients to ensure they are following their care plan and making progress toward their health goals.
- Advocate for patients: Ensure patient needs and preferences are considered and help them navigate the healthcare system.
- Coordinate resources: Arrange for post-discharge support, such as home health services, durable medical equipment, or transportation.
- Manage documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate records of patient interactions and care plans
- CCM RPM
Pediatric Lvn
Epic / Private duty home care
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Caring for medically fragile children on VentilatorsTrachs,GB,GE,JT between ages .months 6mos -18yrs
- Performing complete systems assessments, ADLS, Administration of medications, monitoring intakes and output. Monitoring side effects and adverse reactions to medications or treatments assisting with PROM or ROM as ordered, Performing administration of Gt feedings Performing administration of Respiratory treatments, Reporting to agency and physician changes in condition, documenting care. Practicing aseptic techniques.
- Provide teaching to PCG,Compliance with Poc-485
Pediatric LVN
Med care Pediatrics
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Caring for medically fragile children in their homes on ventilators,Trach care ,GB,GE,GJ,JT between the ages of 3-18yr
- Performing complete systems assessments call in prescription to requested pharmacy. Monitoring side effects or adverse reactions.
- Performing assistance with ADLS,Medication admin,nutritional intake, patient output, assistance with exercise regimen, assistance with respiratory breathing devices,vs,nursing documentation, compliance with 485 or Plan of care
- Providing behavior modification.
- Richmond Texas
LPN
Fort Carson SRP Site
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Checked Soldiers in and out, greeted soldiers and families and collected information of soldier's medical history prior to processing.
- Maintained and promoted professional and courteous client relations by managing prompt and accurate responses to all communications. Processed 300 to 500 soldiers a day for readiness to deploy.
- Performed vision, hearing, exams, administered required vaccinations, assisted soldiers with health history, health screening and updated information in the system.
CNA/LPN
United Medical-Hospice of Metro Denver
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Worked as a CNA in Nursing Homes, Hospices Rehabilitation Centers providing assistance with personal care and ADLS.
- Worked as an LPN providing care to patients in Hospitals, Step Down Units Psychiatric Units ,LTC Centers, Hospices.
Education
Nursing -
Concorde Career College
Aurora, Colorado10.2000
Health Care Management - undefined
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2010
Skills
- Pharmacology
- Administration of respiratory treatments and O2 Therapy
- CPR
- Visual Acuity Exam
- Eye/Ear Lavage
- Surgical Tray Set-Up
- Breast Exam Education
- Dosage calculations
- Calling in prescriptions for refills
- Vital signs
- Trach Care
- Administration of medications
- Injections
- Woundvacs
- First Aid Bandaging & Wound Care
- Assisting with ROM-PROM
- Health histories
- Asepsis & infection control
- Nursing documentation
- Mobility Device Assistance
- Vaginal Set-up & Assist
- Hot/Cold Compress
- Complete Head to toe Physical Assessments
- Pediatric Measurements
- Peak Flow Meter
- Ventilator Care LTV 900 950 1000
- Trained on Trilogy
- Diagnostic testing: UAs, HCGs, rapid glucose monitoring diabetic patients
- GB/GE/JT Care
- GTFeedings
- EMR Kinnser
- EPIC
- Evelyn
- Kantime
- Cubhub
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- Patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment
- Mental health support
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Treatment plan implementation
- Pediatric care
- Care plan development
- Aseptic techniques
- Anatomy
- Reporting and documentation
Timeline
Case Management Lvn
Heath Snap
01.2023 - 01.2025
Lvn
NPLH Hospice Private Duty Continuous Care
01.2018 - Current
Pediatric Lvn
Epic / Private duty home care
01.2009 - 01.2018
Pediatric LVN
Med care Pediatrics
01.2007 - 01.2009
LPN
Fort Carson SRP Site
01.2005 - 01.2007
CNA/LPN
United Medical-Hospice of Metro Denver
01.1999 - 01.2005
Health Care Management - undefined
University of Phoenix
Nursing -
Concorde Career College
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse